One country that has changed its national flag over 26 times is Libya. The North African nation has a long history of flag changes, with the most recent change occurring in 2011 during the Libyan Civil War.

The original flag of Libya was adopted in 1951 when the country gained independence from Italy. It featured a simple tricolor design of red, black, and green horizontal stripes with a white crescent and star in the center. However, over the years, the flag underwent numerous changes as different governments came to power and sought to establish their own symbolism.

During the rule of Muammar Gaddafi, the flag was changed multiple times to reflect the ideologies of his regime. In 1977, Gaddafi introduced a new flag known as the "Green Flag," which consisted of a plain green field with no other symbols or designs. This flag was meant to represent Gaddafi's vision of a unified Arab nation.

After Gaddafi's downfall in 2011, the National Transitional Council adopted a new flag that was similar to the original tricolor design but with slight modifications. The new flag featured a red, black, and green horizontal stripe with a white star and crescent in the center. This flag was meant to symbolize the unity and hope of the Libyan people as they transitioned to a new era of democracy.

Despite the numerous changes to its national flag, Libya's current flag remains the red, black, and green tricolor with a white star and crescent. This flag is a symbol of the country's rich history and its ongoing struggle for peace and stability.

For more information on Libya's flag history, you can visit CIA World Factbook or Wikipedia's page on the Flag of Libya.

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