Under Gaddafi's Jamahiriya (1977–2011), the flag was a plain green rectangle — the only national flag. in the world with just one colour and no design, insignia, or other detail.
The Libyan Jamahiriya flag (1977–2011) represented Gaddafi's unique political system. The plain green colour represented Islamic socialism. Replaced after Gaddafi's overthrow in 2011.
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