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	Flag of Afghanistan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Flag of Afghanistan was adopted by the transitional government of Transitional Islamic State of Afghanistan in 2002-2004.This flag is similar to the one flown in Afghanistan during the monarchy between 1930 and 1973.
		Flag flown under the rule of Habibullah Kalakani or Habibullah Khan, formerly known as Bacha-i-Saqao.
		Same as the previous flag, except that in the national seal, the cogwheel is moved from the top to the bottom, the red star and the book are removed, and the green field curved to resemble the horizon.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Flag_of_Afghanistan (885 words)

	Afghanland.com Afghanistan National Flags
		During the rebellion of the son of the water carrier, a flag similar to the Bacha i Saqao used in Herat in the rebellion of the Tajiks of Kohistan.
		This flag was used in Qandahar as a transitional one until the adoption of the new flag in 1930.
		The Official flag of Afghanistan: Black represents the occupation of foreigners, the Red represents the blood of freedom fighters, and the Green represents freedom and Islam.
	www.afghanland.com /history/flags/flags.html (981 words)

	About Afghanistan - Travel, Maps, Flag and Information
		Afghanistan (Pashtu/Dari-Persian: افغانستان, Afğānistān) is a country at the crossroads of Asia.
		Between the fall of the Taliban after the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan and the 2003 Loya jirga, Afghanistan was referred to by the Government of the United States as the Transitional Islamic State of Afghanistan.
		Afghanistan has a complex history that has survived either in its current cultures or in the form of various languages and monuments.
	www.canadiancontent.net /profiles/Afghanistan.html (1260 words)

	Afghanistan to Azerbaijan flags and ensigns; focusing on international flags, histories, and flag designs.
		The flag that replaced the traditional fl, red, and green tricolor used since 1929 to which a new coat of arms, adopted with the flag in 1992, was added.
		The half cogwheel and machete emblem on the national flag are similar to the hammer and sickle of the Soviet flag.
		The red in the flag recalls the blood shed in the struggle for national existence; the blue represents the skies, hope, and the unchanging character of the land; while orange signifies the courage of the Armenian people.
	www.flagfocus.info /worldflags-large/world-flags-large-A.html (2379 words)

	Afghanistan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
		In 2002, when this version of the Afghanistan flag was adopted, border affairs ministry official Abdul Wakil Omari said that the flag's colors represented different eras in the country's history.
		Afghanistan had a similar flag during its monarchist reign from 1930 to 1973, but some of its previous versions were radically different.
		Afghanistan was invaded and occupied by the Soviet Union in 1979.
	www.vdiest.nl /Asia/afghanistan.htm (688 words)

	Afghanistan Flag, Flag of Afghanistan, Afghanistan National Flag, Picture of Afghanistan Flag, National Flag of ...
		There is a fl band to the extreme left corner of the flag that is followed by a red band in the middle with the emblem of the country.
		The colours in the flag according to official sources are representative of the different time periods in the country's history.
		The flag is in the ratio of 2:3.
	www.mapsofworld.com /flags/afghanistan-flag.html (378 words)

	Afghanistan
		After the Taliban defeat in November-December 2001, both the 1992 flag and the 1973 flag —and even the earlier April 1992 flag— were flown by different factions within the anti-Taliban forces.
		On 27 January 2002 a new flag was adopted for the 'Transitional Authority' which has not yet been superseded and follows basically the same design of the 1930-1973 flag with some minor changes (1:2 proportions, coat-of-arms fully contained in red stripe, shahada and takbir on the top etc.).
		I seem to recall an early edition of The Flag Bulletin had an article on Afghan grave flags, where monochrome flags in the four Arab/Muslim/Afghan colours, green, white, fl and red, were flown on graves, with a significance to each colour.
	www.flags-by-swi.com /fotw/flags\af.html (768 words)

	Afghanistan
		The details of the coat-of-arms and flag are regulated in Chapter I, Article no. 19 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan adopted on January 4th 2004 and signed by Karzai as President of the Transitional Islamic State of Afghanistan at that time on January 26th 2004.
		The national insignia of the state of Afghanistan is composed of Mehrab and pulpit in white color.
		With a flag as complex as the Afghan, and its recent history, it is no surprise that several variations are found in actual manufactured flags.
	www.fotw.net /flags/af.html (1286 words)

	Flag flew in Afghanistan combat mission
		During one of his 21 combat missions into Afghanistan, Sperling had this flag flown on the back of his C130 with the intention of presenting it to his hometown American Legion of which he has been a member for seven years.
		A second flag, also flown during one of his combat missions, was given to his parents.
		He said he had his cousin made the case because the flags are smaller — 5x7 — than the usual “burial” type flag which fits into a standard flag box.
	www.ecm-inc.com /news/postreview/2002/july/11flag.html (269 words)

	Imaginary Flag of Hazarajat/Hazaristan (Afghanistan) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
		Flag of Hazaradjat was published by Michel Lupant in Gaceta de Banderas.
		Possibly the flags on that poster also are Turkic fantasy, as they show flags of states or areas claimed in one or another way by Turkey, and the flags are in quite modern Turkic manner/design.
		I agree that flags in post stamps are fantasies (or at least a bit fantastic) but were well considered in several vexillological bulletins, and they were published in the book Vlaggen en historie turks sprekende volkeren in heden en verleden edited by VDCN [Flag Documentation Center of the Netherlands] dated 1994.
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/af!hazar.html (707 words)

	Afghanistan Economy, Afghanistan Culture, Afghanistan History, Afghanistan Flag, Kabul, Afghanistan Religion
		Afghanistan consists of a variety of ethnic groups called Afghans, the overwhelming majority of whom are Muslim, usually either followers of Sunni or Shia Islam.
		The culture Afghanistan map reflects its ancient roots and position as a crossroads for invading ethnic groups and traditions.
		The flag of Afghanistan has three equal, vertical bands of fl (hoist), red, and green, with a gold emblem centered on the red band.
	www.mapsofworld.com /country-profile/afghanistan1.html (791 words)

	Afghanistan Travel Information \| Lonely Planet Destination Guide
		Afghanistan's beauties have been swamped by tyranny and war.
		The five lakes of Band-e-Amir (Dam of the King) are hidden in the Koh-e-Baba at an altitude of 2900m (9512ft).
		Friendly, beautiful Afghanistan was once well known on the backpacking circuit as the place to stop for unparalleled hospitality, fantastic food, great hiking and...um...OK, we'll say it, that legendary hashish.
	www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/asia/afghanistan (185 words)

	Afghanistan Flag
		This Afghanistan flag is authentically reproduced with special attention to detail and durability.
		Each flag is available for outdoor use, made with a heavy polyester heading and two brass grommets.
		Flag Description: Three equal vertical bands of fl (hoist), red, and green, with a gold emblem centered on the red band; the emblem features a temple-like structure encircled by a wreath on the left and right and by a bold Islamic inscription above.
	www.njflags.com /affl.html (191 words)

	Canada Flag Mart Afghanistan Flag
		The flag of Afghanistan which was adopted on February 5, 2002 has three equal vertical bands of fl (hoist), red, and green, with the gold emblem of Afghanistan in the center.
		This flag is known as the "King's flag." Each bar is twice as long as it is wide.
		The flag was originally flown in Afghanistan from 1930 until 1973.
	www.canadaflagmart.com /-strse-132/Afghanistan-Flag/Detail.bok (174 words)

	Afghanistan Flag
		The shape and flag ratio of the Afghanistan flag is described as 1:2 (length twice the height)
		The Meaning and History of the Afghanistan Flag - The Flag of Afghanistan was adopted in by the transitional government in 2002 and pictures the Shahada at the top of the coat-of-arms in the center
		A Flag of Afghanistan, when in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem of display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning in private with all due care and respect
	www.flags-flags-flags.org.uk /afghanistan-flag.htm (1229 words)

	Image:Flag of Afghanistan.svg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It is from the xrmap collection of flags.
		The file's metadata says that it was made by Andrew Dunhan and is public domain.
		This image shows a flag, a coat of arms, a seal or some other official insignia.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Image:Flag_of_Afghanistan.svg (266 words)

	Flag carried in Afghanistan a symbol of remembrance
		Flag carried in Afghanistan a symbol of remembrance
		The 21-year-old kept the flag in a large duffel bag as he built roads and worked security.
		The flag was meant to remind the son about his purpose for fighting, as well as to encourage him to come home safe.
	archive.recordonline.com /archive/2005/07/30/jsflag30.htm (426 words)

	National Flag of Afghanistan
		This illustration of the Afghanistan Flag is available for immediate download as a single flag or as part of a complete set of international flags.
		Two sizes for each country flag are available: one in the official proportions as specified by the particular country and one in a standardized 3:5 ratio.
		Both the EPS and WMF versions are vector based graphics allowing you to print high resolution flags at any size from as small as a postage stamp to as large as a billboard.
	www.flagart.com /flags/afghanistan.htm (443 words)

	Afghanistan
		Afghanistan's recent history is characterized by war and civil unrest.
		In late 2001, major leaders from the Afghan opposition groups and diaspora met in Bonn, Germany, and agreed on a plan for the formulation of a new government structure that resulted in the inauguration of Hamid KARZAI as Chairman of the Afghan Interim Authority (AIA) on 22 December 2001.
		The AIA held a nationwide Loya Jirga (Grand Assembly) in June 2002, and KARZAI was elected President by secret ballot of the Transitional Islamic State of Afghanistan (TISA).
	www.nationsonline.org /oneworld/afghanistan.htm (421 words)

	Afghanistan - Photos, Maps, Videos, Flags, Facts, More -- National Geographic
		As a result, Afghanistan is a country of ethnic minorities: Pashtun (38 percent), Tajik (25 percent), Hazara (19 percent), and Uzbek (6 percent).
		After decades of war, Afghanistan is rebuilding its economy, which is mostly agricultural, and preparing for elections in 2004.
		Meet the everyday people of Afghanistan, caught between war and peace, as they try to rebuild their lives.
	plasma.nationalgeographic.com /places/countries/country_afghanistan.html?source=G1311 (431 words)

	Afghanistan 2002-2004
		This analysis of the chaotic and conflicting sources suggests that the present flag of the Islamic State of Afghanistan is a vertical tricolore of fl, red, and green stripes.
		I bought a flag chart of U.N. members published in August 2002 which shows the Afghanistan flag with the gold coat of arms introduced on June 27th 2002 and I saw the flag flying in front of the headquarters.
		Karzai is a large Afghan flag with a gold coat of arms, and on the table is a small desk flag with a white coat of arms.
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/af2002.html (2442 words)

	Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Flag - World Flags 101 - Afghanistanian Flag Flags
		Flags for Sale Online with Free Shipping - Free shipping on all flags, military flags, poles and accessories until July 4th.
		There are conflicting descriptions of the Afghanistan flag's meaning.
		Before the 20th Century the flag was all fl.
	www.worldflags101.com /a/afghanistan-flag.aspx (465 words)

	Afghanistan
		Today's flag of Afghanistan shows three vertical stripes, fl, red and green, with the coat of arms of the state in the centre.
		The flag correlates with the model which was valid until 1974 in the Kingdom of Afghanistan, however, with a scaled-down diagram of the coat of arms, and into the top opening of the wreath the Shakhada (Islamic Creed) was inserted.
		The coat of arms of Afghanistan showed over many years, and again even today, an open mosque with prayer-niche and sermon-pulpit, and on the outside of each side of the mosque stands, obliquely placed, a flag.
	www.flaggenlexikon.de /fafghan.htm (685 words)

	flag Afghanistan, flags Afghanistan, anthem Afghanistan, hymn Afghanistan
		In the times of the kingdom 1929—1974 the fl-red-green stripes of the flag have been already arranged vertically.
		After an uprising and interior fights for the power B. Karmal reached the control, soviet squads marched in, and it was introduced a horizontal striped flag, which contained a coat of arms with the historical elements, completed by a red star and an opened Koran.
		The coat of arms of Afghanistan showed over many years, and even today again, an opened mosque with prayer-niche and sermon-pulpit and on both sides of the mosque ever one diagonally outside placed flag.
	www.flags-and-anthems.com /afghanistan.htm (276 words)

	AV Press: Troops raise NYC flag over Afghanistan
		SOUTHERN AFGHANISTAN - American troops raised a flag of New York City given to them by city firefighters over the new U.S. base in the Afghan desert Friday to honor victims of the World Trade Center attack.
		The flag was brought to the base by reservists from the Navy Seabee 133rd Construction Battalion, who joined Marines already deployed here, arriving from Guam aboard a C-17 transport aircraft early Friday.
		They raised the flag - orange, white and blue with the city seal in the center - just below a U.S. flag on the same bamboo pole Friday morning, while Marines continued to dig in around the base perimeter and hone their weapons skills.
	www.avpress.com /n/sp/attack/sty398.hts (664 words)

	Afghanistan
		The Kingdom of Afghanistan was abolished in 1973 following a coup d'etat when HM The King of Afghanistan, Muhammed Zâhir Shah (15 Oct 1914 -), was abroad.
		The day after the Taliban city of Kadahar was about to fall, and former President Rabbiani was the same day expected to declare himself as the country's new leader and to "lead the provinces freed from the Taleban and also head the task of freeing provinces now under the control of the Islamist militia".
		The Constitution of Afghanistan was signed into law on Monday 26 January 2004 by the President of the Transitional Islamic State of Afghanistan.
	www.geocities.com /dagtho/afghanistan.html (938 words)

	Afghanistan flag to buy Afghanistanian flag.
		Afghanistan flag was adopted on January the 27th in 2002.
		The Afghanistan flag displays the Pan-Arab colors of red, green and fl.
		The Afghanistan flag appeares without the coat of arms for the difficulties of the reborned Country to reproduce the details of the same coat of arms.
	www.flagsonline.it /asp/flag.asp/flag_afghanistan/afghanistan.html (95 words)

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