THE FLAG

Morocco's Flag Morocco's flag was adopted on November 17, 1915. The flag has a red field; in the center is a green, five-pointed star (the pentangle Seal of Solomon). The flag's height is two-thirds of the width. The color red symbolizes the descendants of the Islamic prophet Mohammed.

Morocco is a country on the coast of northwestern Africa. It has been a kingdom since 1957. Estimated population 2005 just below 33 million.