The Current Algeria Flag Came Into Existence Following The Nation’s Independence From The French In 1962. The Background Is Half White And Half Green. The Flag Features A Red Emblem With Images Of A Crescent Moon And Star, Symbols Of Islam. The Color Green Represents Islam And White Signifies Purity. The Flag Was Originally Created By A Revolutionary Leader Named Messali Hadj In 1928 And Was Used By The Revolutionaries As An Exiled Government Flag, Until Independence Was Gained.