Flag of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan (1978-1980) - Historical Symbolism & Design #6011 (License: Personal Use)

This flag was adopted after the Saur Revolution in 1978 and represented the communist Democratic Republic of Afghanistan. Its vertical tricolor-black (past), red (blood of martyrs), green (hope)-enclosed a central emblem with a rising sun over snow-capped mountains, encircled by wheat stalks and a banner inscribed with “جمهوری دموکراتیک افغانستان” (Democratic Republic of Afghanistan). The five-pointed star symbolized socialism and unity.

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