Although majority of world flags feature two or more colors, Libya is one country which features a unique flag. Its most distinguishing characteristic is that it only has one color. The flag was created from a revolution led by Mu’ammar al Gaddafi. Although Gaddafi was recently subject to criticism by its citizens, the flag may or may not be changed by the new government. Many people think that the flag has nothing to do with Qaddafi’s recent acts, so it will continue to be shown in various places in Libya.
The Libyan flag features only the green color, since its introduction by Gaddafi in 1977. Although the approach might seem very basic, one of the main reasons for the single-colored banner was that Gaddafi was highly influenced by his Green Book on Third International Theory. The book was meant to show how such approach can be used in lieu of communism or capitalism in third world countries.
In 1969, Gaddafi and his men overthrew the Libyan King and he became the supreme power after. Although the king was deposed without violence, Gaddafi did not suffer the same fate as he was publicly executed by revolutionaries.
Today, the mono-green flag continues to fly in Libya even though Gaddafi is no longer the leader. The flag of Libya is still a unique banner for foreigners and they take the time to appreciate it despite the very simple look.
Other simple flags are also featured, showing only three colors like the Egyptian and French flags.