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Flag poles are a great means to attach and fly all kinds of banners and flags of different countries, including giant flags. Even though there are more than 190 countries in the world, there are a few countries that don't have their uniquely designed national flag or banner. Countries that do have a flag include most of the well known countries in the world today.
Egypt is one country that does however. Like other flags, the national flag of Egypt displays three equally sized horizontal bands or stripes that are colored (from hoist side onwards) red, white and black. In the middle of the flag the national emblem is shown. This banner was officially flown as the national flag of Egypt from a flagpole 26 years ago.
Now, the current Egypt flag was first discussed by the Muhammad Ali Dynasty, which was the ruling "government" of Egypt and Sudan (on the south), from the 1800-s to the mid 1900-s. It is named after Muhammad Ali Pasha, also considered as the founder of modern Egypt.
Interestingly, the national banner or flag of Sudan can be observed attached to flag poles and such in and around places throughout Sudan and other countries. It will not come as a surprise to many that this national flag has resemblance to the one of Egypt. This banner was officially adopted back in the 70-s and, unlike the flag of Egypt, shows a green triangle on the left or hoist side of the flag.
The country of Egypt has flown different flags and banners over the course of its history. Some 80 years ago, Britain officially recognized the independence of Egypt. It did so on one condition, which was that the Sultan of Egypt change his title to that of King. Today it is officially known as an Arab Republic.
The flag that was displayed from 1922 to 1953 from aluminum and steel flag poles and such was (obviously) flown for only a few decades. The flag of Sudan is a striking resemblance of the flag of the Arab Revolt. One the tallest flag poles in the world is the Aqaba flagpole (427 feet; located in Jordan). This pole flies giant flags that can be seen all the way from Egypt.
