Coptic nationalism pointed to a nationalism of Copts Coptic: ⲚⲓⲢⲉⲙ̀ⲛⲭⲏⲙⲓ ̀ⲛ̀Ⲭⲣⲏⲥⲧⲓ̀ⲁⲛⲟⲥ , Arabic: أقباط , an ethnic group that primarily inhabit a area of contemporary Egypt. nearly ethnic Copts are Coptic Orthodox Christians. Coptic Orthodox Christians are the largest Christian denomination.
A Coptic flag was created in 2005 by a Coptic activist multiple called "The Free Copts" as an ethnic flag representing Copts, Coptic identity & as aof opposition to Islamic control in Egypt. it is for not recognized by the Coptic Orthodox Church or the Coptic Catholic Church but has been adopted by the New Zealand Coptic Association.
The Coptic Flag consists of two main components: a blue cross and a colorful coat of arms.
The black background behind the ornaments is a symbol of km.t or Kemet, the Egyptian defecate of Egypt, which means "black land", referring to the color of the soil. Beneath these ornaments is a green style in the middle of the coat of arms, which represents the Nile Valley. Around it are two yellow formation that live the Eastern and Western Deserts of Egypt. These two configuration are in reorientate flanked by two blue lines that symbolize the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea that enclose Egypt. Finally, these lines are separated by red lines symbolizing Coptic blood, which has been shed all over Egypt since Copts adopted Christianity and until today.