Flag of Lebanon
Country flags are used indoors and outdoors from official ceremonies to various organisations. It is frequently supplied by consulates, associations, political parties, companies, hotels, fair organisations. Another name is state flags.
- The 3 edges of our products are produced with double needle technique as standard.
- Extra column reinforcement to the wick part is made as standard in large sizes.
- Folded individually and packed with gelatine.
History of the Lebanese Flag
The flag of Lebanon is the flag used in Lebanon, a Middle Eastern country. Prepared in 1943 and entered into force in 1943, the flag is still used in the same form today. Lebanon, which has been under the sovereignty of different states for many years, started to use the flag it uses today after gaining its independence. The country, which continued its existence as a French colony for a certain period after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, used a flag very close to the French flag during these periods. The Lebanese flag now flutters in different areas of the country as a symbol of the country’s freedom and independence of the nation. In addition, the flag is determined and guaranteed by the constitution.
Lebanon Flag Meaning
There are 2 basic colours dominating the background of this flag. The first one is red and the second one is white. The white colour occupies two quarters of the flag and is located in the middle of the flag as a horizontal stripe. There are also two red stripes on the Lebanese flag. Both of these stripes have a ground area of one quarter. One part of the red stripe is below the white stripe and the other part is above the white stripe. The meaning of the red colour in the flag is the blood shed in the struggles for the independence of the country. Many people lost their lives in Lebanon both during the wars that took place during the Ottoman period and during the wars of independence. Lebanon continues to keep the memories of these people alive on the flag. The white colour indicates the snow on the high mountains of the country and the purity and cleanliness of the people of the country. There is also a green coloured tree on the flag. This tree, called the Lebanese cedar, is located on the white stripe in the centre of the flag. Although the branches and roots of this tree are sometimes shown in different colours, it is a single piece of green as it is included in the constitution. This tree on the flag of Lebanon symbolises the nature and prosperity of the country.
Lebanon Flag Dimensions
There is a measure used by the flag of each country. Although the flags of all countries are similar to each other when viewed from the outside, in fact, there are measures determined by the constitution. This is also the case for the Lebanese flag. As in the majority of Arab countries, the measure determined for the flag in Lebanon is 1: 2. It is of utmost importance to consider this measure in the flags to be produced. In addition, the Lebanese cedar tree on the flag also has certain dimensions. The dimensions of this tree are also clearly stated in the Lebanese constitution. Therefore, companies that will produce flags must first examine the constitution of the country.
Lebanon Flag Usage Areas
The flag, which was designed after Lebanon gained its independence, has been used in almost every field in the country since that day. It is possible to see the Lebanese flag in every area where human mobility is experienced, especially in the country’s parliament and state institutions. Apart from this, the flag is also located in the squares located in the big cities of the country. In addition, the flag is also used in official ceremonies and diplomatic representations.
