Flag of Kuwait

The national flag of Kuwait features a horizontal tricolor of green, white, and red stripes of equal width. A black trapezoid is situated at the hoist side, with its shortest parallel side facing the fly and its longest side aligned with the flagpole. This rectangular banner maintains an aspect ratio of 1:2.

Each color in the flag is derived from a poem by Safie Al-Deen Al-Hali, representing different aspects of Arab history and identity. Green stands for the country's fertile pastures, while white signifies the noble deeds and purity of its people. The black trapezoid symbolizes the defeat of enemies in battle, and the red stripe commemorates the blood of martyrs and the bravery of those who defended the nation.

Adopted on September 7, 1961, this design replaced the red banners used during the era of the British protectorate. Previous iterations typically featured a solid red field with the name of the country inscribed in white Arabic calligraphy. The transition occurred shortly after Kuwait gained full independence, aligning the nation with the Pan-Arab movement through its choice of colors.