Libya (1977-2011)

The flag of Libya from 1977-2011 was used by the Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya from 1977 to 1986 and later the Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya until 2011. The design is a plain green field with a 1:2 ratio. It was the only national flag at the time in the world with only one color. This flag continues to be used by Gaddafi loyalists. 
== Symbolism ==
It was chosen by Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi to symbolize his political philosophy (after his Green Book). The green traditionally symbolized Islam, reflecting the historical green banners of the Fatimid Caliphate. In Libya, green was also a color traditionally used to represent the Tripolitania region. 
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