Brunei Flag

Flag Adopted 29 September 1959

This flags yellow background is the color of the Sultan with the black and white stripes being the colors of the two chief ministers.

The coat of arms is rich in symbolism. The flag and umbrella are associated with royalty with the crescent being the traditional symbol of Islam. The inscription on the crescent translates "Always render service by God's guidance".

The inscription below is the official title of the country "Brunei Darussalam (City of Peace).