More of this Feature • Part 1: Crescent Moon - Symbol of Islam?

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There are several Muslim countries that currently feature the crescent moon and star symbol on their national flag.  Even more have used the symbol previously in history, but the color, size, orientation, and design features continue to vary widely from country to country.  It is also interesting to note the diversity of the countries represented.  The majority of these countries are not Arabic-speaking, but rather are part of the greater Muslim world.  Here is a sample (click on the flag for a map and more information about the country):

Algeria

Azerbaijan

Comoros

Malaysia

Maldives

Mauritania

Pakistan

Tunisia

Turkey

Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan

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