Molten rock material that originates in the lower part of the Earth's crust, or mantle, where it reaches temperatures as high as 1,000°C/1,832°F. Igneous rocks are formed from magma. Lava is magma that has extruded onto the surface.
Black represents the occupation of foreigners, red represents the blood of freedom fighters, and green denotes Islam. In the middle of the flag is a mehrab, an arch in a mosque where the congregation stands, and a mender, a pulpit in a mosque. The mehrab and mender are both in white, and are enclosed by wheat. Effective date: 5 February 2002.