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Sudan Flag

Flag History

The red stands for stuggles and for the martyrs in the Sudan and the great Arab land. The white is the color of peace, optimism, light and love. The black represents the Sudan and the Mahdja Revolution, during which a black flag was used. The green symbolizes Islamic properity and agriculture.

Flag Date of Adoption

20 May 1970

Flag Symbolism

three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black with a green isosceles triangle based on the hoist side

Sudan National Anthem

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Anthem History The Sudanese anthem was adopted upon independence from Britian and Egypt in 1956.
Anthem Lyrics

Nahnu Djundullah Djundulwatan



In Da A Da Il Fida Lam Nakhun.


Natahaddal Maut Endalmihan.


Nashta Ril Madjd Bi Aghlathaman.


Hathihil Ard Lana! Falyaish Sudanuna,


Alaman Bayn Al Umam.


Ya Benissudan, Hatharamzukum;


Yah Miluleb, Wa Yahmi Ardakum.
Anthem Lyrics English We are the army of God and of our land,


We shall never fail when called to sacrifice.


Whether braving death, hardship or pain,


We give our lives as the price of glory.


May this Our land, Sudan, live long,


Showing all nations the way.


Sons of the Sudan, summoned now to serve,


Shoulder the task of preserving our country.
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