Tunisia
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Adopted in 1959, based on a design from 1831. The red field represents the blood of martyrs, and the white circle symbolizes the sun. The red crescent and star are traditional Islamic symbols and connect to the Ottoman legacy.
Tunisia's flag is one of the oldest in Africa, with its design dating back to 1831 under the Husainid Beylik.
Adopted: 1959
