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The '''flag of ]''' is the flag used by the ] and other supporters of the ] to represent Western Sahara, a region occupied by ]. It was adopted on ], ].

The colors are black, red, white and green (the ]), with the crescent and star being a ] symbol. The colors have various interpretations, one used throughout the Arab world claims they signify the Muslim ]. Another gives a specific ] meaning to the color scheme: red as the color of the blood of Sahrawi martyrs; the black stripe on the top signifying ] ], while the white stripe stands for peace, and the green one for turning the desert green.

Its similarity to the ] is not intentional, as many ] flags are similar in shape and color schemes.

== External links ==
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File:FIAV 56.png Flag of Western Sahara, ratio 1:2
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Current president, Mohamed Abdelaziz stands with the flag of Western Sahara.

The flag of Western Sahara is the flag used by the Polisario Front and other supporters of the Sahrawi republic to represent Western Sahara, a region occupied by Morocco. It was adopted on February 27, 1976.

The colors are black, red, white and green (the Arab colors), with the crescent and star being a Muslim symbol. The colors have various interpretations, one used throughout the Arab world claims they signify the Muslim caliphates. Another gives a specific Sahrawi meaning to the color scheme: red as the color of the blood of Sahrawi martyrs; the black stripe on the top signifying Moroccan occupation, while the white stripe stands for peace, and the green one for turning the desert green.

Its similarity to the flag of Palestine is not intentional, as many Arab flags are similar in shape and color schemes.

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