Heads of State Flags
Years of Use | Flag | Ratio | Use | Notes |
1931–1973 | 2:3 | King of Afghanistan | Royal Standard of the King of Afghanistan. | |
2004–present | 2:3 | President of Afghanistan | Standard of the President of Afghanistan. |
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