The history of the Maldives is that of a small, isolated and peaceful nation constantly trying to contain the desires of its powerful neighbors and would-be colonizers. It's also an incredibly hazy history for the most part - of which little before the conversion to Islam in 1153 is known. Indeed, the pre-Muslim period is full of heroic myths, mixed with conjecture based on inconclusive archeological discoveries.
Maldives gained independence in 1965. The British, who had been Maldives' last colonial power, continued to maintain an air base on the island of Gan in the southernmost atoll until 1976. The British departure in 1976 almost immediately triggered foreign speculation about the future of the air base; the Soviet Union requested use of the base, but Maldives refused.
The flag of Maldives is made up of a prominent red field with a green rectangle at its center and a white crescent moon vertically positioned in it. The closing of the crescent moon is facing the hoist side. The red field in the flag signifies the bravery of the national heroes and the blood that they shed for the protection of their nation. The green area represents peace and wealth for the people. The white crescent moon means that the state is one in its Islamic faith and tradition.
The design of the flag had undergone many modifications since it was first made in the early 20th century. The earliest flag was a simple plain red banner. The next flag featured the Dhandimathi, a black and white striped hoist and used until the early 20th century. The next addition was made by the former Prime Minister Abdul Majeed Didi in the form of a white crescent moon in the center. In 1926 until 1932, there was the addition of the green rectangle in the center.
This continued to be the flag of Maldives till independence in 1965. Three years after independence, the country adopted this as the National Flag of Maldives. The country also has a separate Presidential flag. The Presidential Flag is similar to the national flag. The only difference is that it also has a star beside the crescent.
The current national and presidential flags of Maldives were introduced officially on July 26, 1968. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of Maldives Flag for the future.
Maldives gained independence in 1965. The British, who had been Maldives' last colonial power, continued to maintain an air base on the island of Gan in the southernmost atoll until 1976. The British departure in 1976 almost immediately triggered foreign speculation about the future of the air base; the Soviet Union requested use of the base, but Maldives refused.
The flag of Maldives is made up of a prominent red field with a green rectangle at its center and a white crescent moon vertically positioned in it. The closing of the crescent moon is facing the hoist side. The red field in the flag signifies the bravery of the national heroes and the blood that they shed for the protection of their nation. The green area represents peace and wealth for the people. The white crescent moon means that the state is one in its Islamic faith and tradition.
The design of the flag had undergone many modifications since it was first made in the early 20th century. The earliest flag was a simple plain red banner. The next flag featured the Dhandimathi, a black and white striped hoist and used until the early 20th century. The next addition was made by the former Prime Minister Abdul Majeed Didi in the form of a white crescent moon in the center. In 1926 until 1932, there was the addition of the green rectangle in the center.
This continued to be the flag of Maldives till independence in 1965. Three years after independence, the country adopted this as the National Flag of Maldives. The country also has a separate Presidential flag. The Presidential Flag is similar to the national flag. The only difference is that it also has a star beside the crescent.
The current national and presidential flags of Maldives were introduced officially on July 26, 1968. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of Maldives Flag for the future.
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