The flag of Libya, adopted in 2011 after the fall of Muammar Gaddafi, is a horizontal tricolour with three equal stripes: red at the top, black in the middle, and green at the bottom. In the center of the black stripe, there is a white crescent and a five-pointed star. Red represents the blood of those who fought for Libya's freedom. Black symbolizes the dark days of colonization and the oppression faced under Gaddafi. Green reflects the country’s aspirations for prosperity, peace, and its environmental significance. The crescent and star symbolize Islam, which is the dominant religion in Libya. The flag was reinstated following Gaddafi's overthrow in 2011, replacing the previous flag used during his regime.