The flag of Algeria has a green star and a crescent on a red background.
The green color represents Islam, which is the dominant religion in Algeria, while the red color symbolizes the struggle for independence.
The white color on the hoist side of the flag represents peace, and the crescent symbolizes the country's Islamic faith.
The green star represents unity and the country's hopes for a brighter future.
The flag was adopted on July 3, 1962, after Algeria gained its independence from France.