Flag of Saudi Arabia: facts for kids

What does the flag of Saudi Arabia look like?

The flag of Saudi Arabia is green, with white writing and a white sword below it.

Why is it never flown at half-mast?

Many flags are lowered to half-mast, part of the way down the pole, to show respect when someone has died. Saudi Arabia's flag is never flown at half-mast because it carries a religious statement.

Flags that share something with Saudi Arabia's

This flag has writing on it too. Here is how to tell them apart:

Saudi Arabia in a nutshell

• Capital city: Riyadh
• Continent: Asia
• Countries next door: Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen.
• A fact to impress your friends: Saudi Arabia has seven countries next door.

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