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by Calvin Paige
Herring
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Upon the independence of Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
in 1949, the Maldives were a separate administrative entity. A
Republic was established from 1953 until 1954. At that time, the
Maldives had a reorganization of their flag structure. Primarily, the
crescent was turned to face the fly and the
Service flag became the
national flag. In 1954, the Sultan was reinstated and there were no
changes to Maldivian flags. These flags continued to be used through
independence in 1965.
Three years after independence, the Sultanate was removed and a
republic was instated again. The current national and presidential
flags were introduced officially on 26 July 1968.
Sources: Crampton [cra90].
Calvin Paige Herring, 7 June 1998
by Calvin Paige
Herring