I know all of you out there know just how important a symbol a flag is and it is an important step in defining/declaring/stating something apart. I think that it is great that they are removing any symbolism to the Ba'ath party and they are keeping the field of green with the kufic script of 'Allahu Akbar'.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Iraq

RP - Let's see, historically, Babylon/Baghdad/Mesopotamia means what?