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Afghanistan Flag

Afghanistan

The flag of Afghanistan, adopted in 2021 by the Taliban government, features a white field with the Shahada, the Islamic declaration of faith, inscribed in black Arabic calligraphy at its center.

Fun Facts:

  • The Shahada reads, 'There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah'.
  • The Taliban has used variations of this white flag with the Shahada since the late 1990s, during their previous rule of Afghanistan.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1919 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 39.8 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam (mainly Sunni)
  • Language: Pashto, Dari (Afghan Persian)
Albania Flag

Albania

The flag of Albania features a red field with a black two-headed eagle in the center.

Fun Facts:

  • The two heads of the eagle represent the north and south of Albania, while the red color symbolizes bravery, strength, and valor.
  • The eagle has been a symbol of Albania since the 15th century, used by the national hero Skanderbeg during his fight against the Ottoman Empire.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1912 (Independence from the Ottoman Empire), 1991 (End of communist rule)
  • Population: 2.8 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam, Christianity
  • Language: Albanian
Algeria Flag

Algeria

The flag of Algeria consists of two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) and white, with a red, five-pointed star within a red crescent centered over the two-color boundary.

Fun Facts:

  • The green color represents Islam, the white stands for purity and peace, and the red symbolizes liberty and the blood of those who fought for independence.
  • The crescent and star are also Islamic symbols, representing the community of believers and the five pillars of Islam.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1962 (Independence from France)
  • Population: 44.6 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam (predominantly Sunni)
  • Language: Arabic (official), Berber (official)
Andorra Flag

Andorra

The flag of Andorra features three equal vertical bands of blue (hoist side), yellow, and red, with the national coat of arms centered in the yellow band.

Fun Facts:

  • The design is based on the flags of France and Spain, reflecting Andorra's location between these two countries and its historical ties to both.
  • The coat of arms features the Virgin Mary, the national patron saint of Andorra, along with symbols of the country's four historical regions.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1278 (Paréage of Andorra signed)
  • Population: 77,355 (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic)
  • Language: Catalan (official), Spanish, French, Portuguese
Angola Flag

Angola

The flag of Angola consists of two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and black with a centered yellow emblem consisting of a five-pointed star within a half gear wheel crossed by a machete.

Fun Facts:

  • The red represents the blood shed during Angola's struggle for independence, the black symbolizes the African continent, and the yellow represents the country's mineral wealth.
  • The gear, machete, and star represent workers, peasants, and international solidarity, respectively.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1975 (Independence from Portugal)
  • Population: 33.9 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity, Traditional African religions
  • Language: Portuguese
Antigua and Barbuda Flag

Antigua and Barbuda

The flag of Antigua and Barbuda consists of a red field with an inverted isosceles triangle based on the top edge of the field pointed toward the bottom edge; the triangle contains three horizontal bands of black (top), light blue, and white, with a yellow rising sun centered in the black band.

Fun Facts:

  • The rising sun symbolizes a new era, while the colors represent the African heritage of the people (black), hope (light blue), purity (white), and the dynamism of the people (red).
  • The V-shape formed by the light blue band represents victory.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1981 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 98,731 (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Protestant)
  • Language: English (official)
Argentina Flag

Argentina

The flag of Argentina features three equal horizontal bands of light blue (top), white, and light blue, with a yellow Sun of May in the center of the white band.

Fun Facts:

  • The light blue color represents the sky and the waters of Argentina's Rio de la Plata.
  • The Sun of May is a national emblem of Argentina and commemorates the May Revolution of 1810, which led to Argentina's independence from Spain.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1816 (Independence from Spain)
  • Population: 45.8 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic)
  • Language: Spanish
Armenia Flag

Armenia

The flag of Armenia consists of three equal horizontal bands of red (top), blue, and orange.

Fun Facts:

  • The red symbolizes the Armenian Highlands and the blood shed by Armenian martyrs, the blue represents the Armenian sky, and the orange stands for the courage and creative talent of the Armenian people.
  • The flag was adopted in 1990, shortly before Armenia declared its independence from the Soviet Union.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1918 (First Republic of Armenia), 1991 (Independence from the Soviet Union)
  • Population: 2.9 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (Armenian Apostolic Church)
  • Language: Armenian
Australia Flag

Australia

The flag of Australia features a blue field with the Union Jack in the canton (upper hoist quarter), a large white seven-pointed star known as the Commonwealth Star in the lower hoist quarter, and a representation of the Southern Cross constellation, made up of five white stars, on the fly (right-hand side) of the flag.

Fun Facts:

  • The Southern Cross is a constellation of five stars that can only be seen from the southern hemisphere and is a reminder of Australia's geography.
  • The Commonwealth Star's seven points represent the unity of the six states and the territories of the Commonwealth of Australia.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1901 (Federation of Australia)
  • Population: 25.7 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism
  • Language: English
Austria Flag

Austria

The flag of Austria features three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and red.

Fun Facts:

  • The flag's red and white colors are derived from the coat of arms of the Babenberg dynasty, which ruled Austria in the Middle Ages.
  • The flag was officially adopted in 1918 after the end of World War I and the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1156 (Duchy of Austria), 1804 (Austrian Empire), 1918 (Republic of Austria)
  • Population: 8.9 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic)
  • Language: German
Azerbaijan Flag

Azerbaijan

The flag of Azerbaijan consists of three equal horizontal bands of blue, red, and green, with a white crescent and an eight-pointed star centered in the red band.

Fun Facts:

  • The blue represents the Turkic heritage of the Azerbaijani people, the red stands for progress and development, and the green symbolizes Islam.
  • The eight points of the star represent the eight branches of the Turkic peoples, while the crescent is a symbol of Islam.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1918 (Azerbaijan Democratic Republic), 1991 (Independence from the Soviet Union)
  • Population: 10.2 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam (predominantly Shia)
  • Language: Azerbaijani
Bahamas Flag

Bahamas

The flag of the Bahamas consists of a black equilateral triangle against the hoist superimposed on a horizontal background made up of three equal stripes of aquamarine (top and bottom) and gold.

Fun Facts:

  • The black triangle represents the strength and vigor of the Bahamian people, while the aquamarine stripes symbolize the ocean surrounding the islands and the gold stripe represents the sand and other natural resources.
  • The flag's design is unique among national flags as it does not use the common red, white, and blue colors.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1973 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 396,914 (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Protestant)
  • Language: English (official), Bahamian Creole
Bahrain Flag

Bahrain

The flag of Bahrain features a white band on the hoist side, separated from a larger red area on the fly by five triangles that serve as a serrated line.

Fun Facts:

  • The white band on the left represents peace and the five triangles symbolize the five pillars of Islam.
  • The flag originally had twenty-eight white triangles, but this was reduced to five in 2002 to avoid confusion with the Qatari flag.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1971 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 1.7 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam (predominantly Shia)
  • Language: Arabic (official), English, Persian, Urdu
Bangladesh Flag

Bangladesh

The flag of Bangladesh features a red disc on a green field. The red disc is offset slightly toward the hoist so that it appears centered when the flag is flying.

Fun Facts:

  • The green field represents the lushness of the land, while the red disc symbolizes the rising sun and the blood of those who died for the independence of Bangladesh.
  • The flag was adopted in 1972, shortly after Bangladesh gained independence from Pakistan following the Bangladesh Liberation War.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1971 (Independence from Pakistan)
  • Population: 164.7 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam (official), Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity
  • Language: Bengali (official)
Barbados Flag

Barbados

The flag of Barbados consists of a triband of ultramarine (hoist-side), gold, and ultramarine, with a black trident-head centered on the gold band.

Fun Facts:

  • The blue represents the sea and the sky, the gold represents the sand, and the black trident head represents the country's break with its colonial past and its independence.
  • The trident is a symbol of Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, and represents the country's maritime history and identity.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1966 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 287,711 (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Protestant)
  • Language: English (official), Bajan Creole
Belarus Flag

Belarus

The flag of Belarus consists of two horizontal bands of red (top) and green, with a vertical red-on-white Belarusian decorative pattern placed on the hoist side.

Fun Facts:

  • The current flag was adopted in 1995 following a referendum, replacing the previous white-red-white flag used after Belarus gained independence from the Soviet Union.
  • The decorative pattern is derived from traditional Belarusian embroidery and symbolizes the cultural heritage of the Belarusian people.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1991 (Independence from the Soviet Union)
  • Population: 9.4 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Eastern Orthodox), Islam
  • Language: Belarusian (official), Russian (official)
Belgium Flag

Belgium

The flag of Belgium is a tricolor featuring three equal vertical bands of black (hoist side), yellow, and red.

Fun Facts:

  • The colors of the Belgian flag are derived from the coat of arms of the Duchy of Brabant.
  • The Belgian flag's design was inspired by the French Tricolore, which emerged during the French Revolution.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1830 (Independence from the Netherlands)
  • Population: 11.5 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic)
  • Language: Dutch, French, German
Belize Flag

Belize

The flag of Belize features a royal blue field with a thin red horizontal stripe at the top and bottom edges and the country's coat of arms centered in a white disk.

Fun Facts:

  • The blue represents the People's United Party, while the red stands for the United Democratic Party, reflecting the country's two major political parties.
  • The coat of arms includes a shield with tools representing the logging industry, which was a major part of Belize's early colonial economy.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1981 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 404,914 (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic and Protestant)
  • Language: English (official), Spanish, Kriol, Garifuna, Mayan languages
Benin Flag

Benin

The flag of Benin features a green field with a red rectangle in the upper hoist-side corner bearing a yellow five-pointed star.

Fun Facts:

  • The green represents hope and revival, the red symbolizes courage and the blood shed by the martyrs of the country's independence struggles, and the yellow star represents the guiding light of the revolution.
  • The flag was adopted in 1959, a year before Benin's independence from France.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1960 (Independence from France)
  • Population: 12.5 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity, Islam, traditional African religions
  • Language: French (official), Fon, Yoruba, Bariba
Bhutan Flag

Bhutan

The flag of Bhutan features a yellow dragon in the center of a diagonally divided field, with the upper triangle orange and the lower triangle saffron.

Fun Facts:

  • The dragon, known as the Thunder Dragon, is a symbol of Bhutan and represents the purity of the country.
  • The orange represents the country's Buddhist spiritual tradition, while the saffron symbolizes civil tradition and temporal authority.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1907 (Wangchuck Dynasty established)
  • Population: 779,898 (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Buddhism, Hinduism
  • Language: Dzongkha (official), Nepali, English
Bolivia Flag

Bolivia

The flag of Bolivia features a tricolor of red, yellow, and green, with the Bolivian coat of arms centered on the yellow band.

Fun Facts:

  • The red represents the blood shed by heroes in battles for independence, the yellow symbolizes the mineral resources of the country, and the green stands for fertility and the wealth of natural resources.
  • The flag was adopted in 1851, making it one of the oldest flags in South America.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1825 (Independence from Spain)
  • Population: 11.8 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic), indigenous beliefs
  • Language: Spanish (official), Quechua, Aymara, Guarani, other indigenous languages
Bosnia and Herzegovina Flag

Bosnia and Herzegovina

The flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina features a blue field with a yellow right triangle separating said field, and seven full five-pointed white stars and two half stars top and bottom along the hypotenuse of the triangle.

Fun Facts:

  • The three points of the triangle are understood to stand for the three constituent peoples of Bosnia and Herzegovina: Bosniaks, Croats, and Serbs.
  • The stars, representing Europe, are meant to be infinite in number and thus they continue from top to bottom.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1992 (Independence from Yugoslavia)
  • Population: 3.3 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam, Christianity (Orthodox, Catholic)
  • Language: Bosnian, Serbian, Croatian
Botswana Flag

Botswana

The flag of Botswana consists of a light blue field with a black horizontal band across the center, bordered by thin white bands above and below.

Fun Facts:

  • The blue represents water, specifically the rain, while the black and white bands represent racial harmony.
  • The flag's simple design is intended to be easily recognizable and reflect the country's peaceful and stable nature.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1966 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 2.4 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity, traditional African religions
  • Language: English (official), Tswana
Brazil Flag

Brazil

The flag of Brazil features a green field with a large yellow diamond in the center bearing a blue celestial globe with 27 white five-pointed stars and a white equatorial band with the motto 'Ordem e Progresso' (Order and Progress).

Fun Facts:

  • The green represents the House of Braganza of Pedro I, the first Emperor of Brazil, while the yellow represents the House of Habsburg of his wife, Empress Maria Leopoldina.
  • The stars depict the sky over Rio de Janeiro on November 15, 1889, the day the Republic of Brazil was declared.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1822 (Independence from Portugal), 1889 (Republic declared)
  • Population: 213.0 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic)
  • Language: Portuguese
Brunei Flag

Brunei

The flag of Brunei features a yellow field cut by black and white diagonal stripes, with the national emblem off-centered toward the hoist.

Fun Facts:

  • The yellow represents the Sultan of Brunei, while the black and white stripes symbolize the chief ministers of the country.
  • The national emblem features a crescent moon, which symbolizes Islam, and a parasol, which represents the monarchy.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1984 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 440,750 (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam (official, predominantly Sunni)
  • Language: Malay (official), English, Chinese
Bulgaria Flag

Bulgaria

The flag of Bulgaria features three equal horizontal bands of white (top), green, and red.

Fun Facts:

  • The white color symbolizes peace and freedom, the green represents the fertility of the Bulgarian lands, and the red stands for the courage and blood of those who fought for Bulgaria's independence.
  • The Bulgarian flag was first adopted in 1879 after the country gained independence from the Ottoman Empire.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1908 (Independence from the Ottoman Empire)
  • Population: 6.9 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Eastern Orthodox)
  • Language: Bulgarian
Burkina Faso Flag

Burkina Faso

The flag of Burkina Faso consists of two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and green with a yellow five-pointed star in the center.

Fun Facts:

  • The red represents the revolution and the blood of the martyrs who died for the country's independence, the green symbolizes the country's natural wealth and abundance, and the yellow star represents the guiding light of the revolution.
  • The flag was adopted in 1984, when the country changed its name from Upper Volta to Burkina Faso, meaning 'Land of Incorruptible People'.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1960 (Independence from France)
  • Population: 21.5 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam, Christianity, Traditional African religions
  • Language: French (official), indigenous languages
Burundi Flag

Burundi

The flag of Burundi consists of a white diagonal cross that extends to the corners of the flag, dividing it into red and green areas. The center of the cross features a white circle with three red six-pointed stars outlined in green arranged in a triangular pattern.

Fun Facts:

  • The green symbolizes hope and optimism, the white represents peace and purity, and the red stands for the independence struggle and bloodshed.
  • The three stars represent the three main ethnic groups: the Hutu, the Tutsi, and the Twa. Their arrangement in a triangle symbolizes equality.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1962 (Independence from Belgium)
  • Population: 12.3 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic), traditional African religions, Islam
  • Language: Kirundi (official), French (official), Swahili, English
Cabo Verde (Cape Verde) Flag

Cabo Verde (Cape Verde)

The flag of Cabo Verde features five unequal horizontal bands of blue (top, double width), white (half width), red (double width), white (half width), and blue (double width), with a circle of ten yellow, five-pointed stars centered on the red stripe.

Fun Facts:

  • The blue represents the ocean and the sky, the white symbolizes peace, and the red signifies effort and the struggle for independence.
  • The ten stars represent the main islands of the nation, while their yellow color symbolizes the sun and the prosperity that comes with independence.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1975 (Independence from Portugal)
  • Population: 561,898 (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic)
  • Language: Portuguese (official), Cape Verdean Creole
Cambodia Flag

Cambodia

The flag of Cambodia features three horizontal bands of blue (top), red (double width), and blue with a white three-towered temple representing Angkor Wat in the center of the red band.

Fun Facts:

  • The blue represents the royalty of Cambodia, the red symbolizes the nation, and the white temple represents the country's religion of Theravada Buddhism.
  • The current flag was readopted in 1993, after elections restored the monarchy. A similar flag had been used before the Khmer Rouge regime.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1953 (Independence from France)
  • Population: 16.9 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Buddhism, Islam, Christianity
  • Language: Khmer
Cameroon Flag

Cameroon

The flag of Cameroon is a vertical tricolor of green, red, and yellow, with a five-pointed yellow star in the center of the red band.

Fun Facts:

  • The green represents the forests and natural resources of the southern part of the country, the yellow symbolizes the sun and the savannas in the north, and the red represents the unity and sacrifices made by the country's people.
  • The five-pointed star represents the unity of the country's five regions and stands for the 'star of unity' mentioned in the national anthem.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1960 (Independence from France)
  • Population: 27.2 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity, Islam, Traditional African religions
  • Language: French, English
Canada Flag

Canada

The flag of Canada, often referred to as the Canadian flag or the Maple Leaf, consists of a red field with a white square at its center in the ratio of 1:2:1, in the middle of which is featured a stylized, red, 11-pointed maple leaf.

Fun Facts:

  • The maple leaf has been a Canadian emblem since the 18th century and symbolizes unity, tolerance, and peace.
  • The current flag design was adopted on February 15, 1965, replacing the Canadian Red Ensign.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1867 (Confederation)
  • Population: 38.0 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (Catholic, Protestant), Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism
  • Language: English, French
Cape Verde Flag

Cape Verde

The flag of Cape Verde features five unequal horizontal bands of blue (top, double width), white (half width), red (double width), white (half width), and blue (double width), with a circle of ten yellow, five-pointed stars centered on the red stripe.

Fun Facts:

  • The blue represents the ocean and the sky, the white symbolizes peace, and the red signifies effort and the struggle for independence.
  • The ten stars represent the main islands of the nation, while their yellow color symbolizes the sun and the prosperity that comes with independence.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1975 (Independence from Portugal)
  • Population: 561,898 (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic)
  • Language: Portuguese (official), Cape Verdean Creole
Central African Republic Flag

Central African Republic

The flag of the Central African Republic consists of four equal horizontal stripes of blue (top), white, green, and yellow, with a vertical red stripe in the center and a yellow five-pointed star in the upper hoist-side corner of the blue stripe.

Fun Facts:

  • The blue represents the sky and freedom, the white symbolizes peace and dignity, the green stands for hope and faith, and the yellow represents tolerance.
  • The red stripe represents the blood shed by the country's martyrs, and the star is a symbol of independence and unity.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1960 (Independence from France)
  • Population: 5.5 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity, Islam, traditional African religions
  • Language: French (official), Sango (national), Arabic, Swahili
Chad Flag

Chad

The flag of Chad consists of three equal vertical bands of blue (hoist side), gold, and red.

Fun Facts:

  • The colors are the pan-African colors, representing the sky and water (blue), the sun and desert (gold), and the blood shed in the struggle for independence (red).
  • The flag is almost identical to the flag of Romania, which has a slightly darker shade of blue.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1960 (Independence from France)
  • Population: 16.9 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam, Christianity, traditional African religions
  • Language: French, Arabic (both official), Sara, other indigenous languages
Chile Flag

Chile

The flag of Chile consists of two equal horizontal bands of white (top) and red, with a blue square the same height as the white band in the canton, which bears a white five-pointed star in the center.

Fun Facts:

  • The blue symbolizes the sky and the Pacific Ocean, the white represents the snow-covered Andes, and the red stands for the blood spilled by patriots in their struggle for independence.
  • The star represents a guide to progress and honor, and its five points symbolize the five regions the country is divided into.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1810 (Independence from Spain)
  • Population: 19.5 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic)
  • Language: Spanish
China Flag

China

The flag of the People's Republic of China, also known as the Five-starred Red Flag, features a large golden star within a red field, with four smaller stars arranged in a semicircle set off towards the fly.

Fun Facts:

  • The red background symbolizes the Chinese Communist Revolution. The large star represents the Communist Party of China, while the four smaller stars represent the four social classes united under the party's leadership.
  • The flag's design was personally overseen by Mao Zedong and was adopted in 1949 during the Chinese Civil War.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1949 (People's Republic of China established)
  • Population: 1.4 billion (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Folk religion, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Taoism
  • Language: Standard Chinese
Colombia Flag

Colombia

The flag of Colombia consists of three horizontal bands of yellow (double-width), blue, and red.

Fun Facts:

  • The yellow represents the riches of the country, the blue represents the two oceans that border the country (Atlantic and Pacific), and the red represents the blood spilled for Colombia's independence.
  • The flag's design is based on the flag of Gran Colombia, the short-lived republic that included modern-day Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Panama.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1810 (Independence from Spain)
  • Population: 51.3 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic)
  • Language: Spanish
Comoros Flag

Comoros

The flag of Comoros features four equal horizontal stripes of yellow (top), white, red, and blue, with a green isosceles triangle based on the hoist side and a white crescent and four five-pointed stars in a diagonal pattern centered in the triangle.

Fun Facts:

  • The four stripes represent the four main islands of the archipelago: yellow for Mohéli, white for Mayotte (a French overseas department claimed by Comoros), red for Anjouan, and blue for Grande Comore.
  • The green triangle symbolizes Islam, the white crescent represents the new moon, and the four stars stand for the four islands.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1975 (Independence from France)
  • Population: 888,451 (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam (official, predominantly Sunni)
  • Language: Arabic (official), French (official), Comorian (official)
Congo, Republic of the Flag

Congo, Republic of the

The flag of the Republic of the Congo features a diagonal red band from the lower hoist-side corner to the upper fly-side corner, divided diagonally from the lower hoist-side corner to the upper fly-side corner by a yellow band, with a green triangle at the hoist.

Fun Facts:

  • The green symbolizes agriculture and forests, the yellow represents the friendship and nobility of the Congolese people, and the red stands for the struggle for independence.
  • The flag is sometimes called 'Le Drapeau Tricolore' (The Tricolor Flag).

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1960 (Independence from France)
  • Population: 5.7 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Catholic), traditional African religions
  • Language: French (official), Lingala, Kituba
Costa Rica Flag

Costa Rica

The flag of Costa Rica consists of five horizontal bands of blue, white, red (double width), white, and blue.

Fun Facts:

  • The blue represents the sky, opportunities, idealism, and perseverance, the white stands for peace, wisdom, and happiness, while the red symbolizes the blood shed by martyrs in defense of the country, as well as the warmth and generosity of the people.
  • The flag's design is based on the French Tricolore, as Costa Rica greatly admired France's republican ideals.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1821 (Independence from Spain), 1838 (Separation from the Federal Republic of Central America)
  • Population: 5.2 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic)
  • Language: Spanish (official), English
Croatia Flag

Croatia

The flag of Croatia consists of three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and blue superimposed by the Croatian coat of arms.

Fun Facts:

  • The red-white-blue tricolor has been used as the Croatian flag since 1848, and the current flag with the coat of arms was officially adopted in 1990.
  • The coat of arms features the historic Croatian checkerboard pattern and the crown which represents the historical regions of Croatia.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1991 (Independence from Yugoslavia)
  • Population: 4.1 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic)
  • Language: Croatian
Cuba Flag

Cuba

The flag of Cuba consists of five alternating stripes of blue and white, with a red equilateral triangle at the hoist bearing a white five-pointed star at its center.

Fun Facts:

  • The three blue stripes represent the three departments of Cuba during the independence wars, while the two white stripes symbolize the purity and virtue of the independence cause.
  • The red triangle represents equality, fraternity, and freedom, and the blood shed in the struggle for independence. The white star signifies independence and freedom.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1868 (Declaration of Independence), 1898 (Independence from Spain), 1902 (Republic established)
  • Population: 11.3 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic), Santería
  • Language: Spanish (official)
Cyprus Flag

Cyprus

The flag of Cyprus features the shape of the island in copper-orange on a white field, with two crossed olive branches below.

Fun Facts:

  • The copper color represents the large deposits of copper ore on Cyprus and symbolizes the country's mining history.
  • The olive branches signify peace between the Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1960 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 1.2 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (Greek Orthodox), Islam (Sunni)
  • Language: Greek, Turkish
Czechia Flag

Czechia

The flag of the Czech Republic features two equal horizontal bands of white (top) and red with a blue isosceles triangle based on the hoist side.

Fun Facts:

  • The flag was first adopted in 1920, with the colors derived from the historical coat of arms of Bohemia.
  • The blue triangle was added to differentiate the flag from the similar flag of Poland.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1993 (Dissolution of Czechoslovakia)
  • Population: 10.7 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Unaffiliated, Christianity (Roman Catholic, Protestant)
  • Language: Czech
Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) Flag

Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)

The flag of Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) consists of three equal vertical bands of orange (hoist side), white, and green.

Fun Facts:

  • The orange represents the land, the savanna, and fertility; the white symbolizes peace and unity; and the green represents hope and the forests of the country.
  • The flag was adopted in 1959, a year before the country's independence from France.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1960 (Independence from France)
  • Population: 27.1 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam, Christianity, Traditional African religions
  • Language: French
Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) Flag

Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea)

The flag of North Korea, also known as the Ramhongsaek Konghwagukgi (red-colored flag of the republic), features a central red panel bordered by a narrow white stripe and a broad blue stripe. The central red panel bears a five-pointed red star within a white circle near the hoist.

Fun Facts:

  • The red star is a universal symbol of communism and socialism, while the red panel symbolizes the country's revolutionary traditions.
  • The blue stripes represent sovereignty, peace, and friendship, while the white stripes stand for purity and strength.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1948 (Democratic People's Republic of Korea established)
  • Population: 25.8 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Juche (official state ideology), traditional Buddhism and Confucianism
  • Language: Korean
Democratic Republic of the Congo Flag

Democratic Republic of the Congo

The flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo consists of a sky blue field with a yellow five-pointed star in the upper left canton and a diagonal red stripe bordered by two narrow yellow stripes extending from the lower hoist corner to the upper fly corner.

Fun Facts:

  • The flag's design is inspired by the flag used by the Association Internationale Africaine, a philanthropic organization established by King Leopold II of Belgium during the late 19th-century European colonization of the Congo.
  • The blue represents peace, the red symbolizes the blood of the country's martyrs, the yellow represents the country's wealth and prosperity, and the star signifies a bright future for the nation.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1960 (Independence from Belgium), 1971 (Named Zaire), 1997 (Readopted name Democratic Republic of the Congo)
  • Population: 92.4 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic, Protestant), Islam, traditional African religions
  • Language: French (official), Lingala, Kikongo, Swahili, Tshiluba
Denmark Flag

Denmark

The flag of Denmark, known as the Dannebrog, features a red field with a large white Nordic cross that extends to the edges.

Fun Facts:

  • The Dannebrog is the oldest continuously used national flag in the world, dating back to the 13th century.
  • According to legend, the flag fell from the sky during the Battle of Lyndanisse in 1219, helping the Danes to victory.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: c. 8th century (United as Kingdom of Denmark)
  • Population: 5.8 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Lutheran)
  • Language: Danish
Djibouti Flag

Djibouti

The flag of Djibouti features two equal horizontal bands of light blue (top) and light green with a white isosceles triangle based on the hoist side bearing a red five-pointed star in the center.

Fun Facts:

  • The light blue represents the sky and the sea, the green symbolizes earth, the white stands for peace, and the red star signifies the blood shed in the struggle for independence.
  • The flag's design is influenced by the flag of France, the former colonial power, with the colors adapted to represent Djibouti's connection to Africa and Islam.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1977 (Independence from France)
  • Population: 1.0 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam (predominantly Sunni)
  • Language: Arabic (official), French (official), Somali, Afar
Dominica Flag

Dominica

The flag of Dominica features a green field with a centered cross of three bands - the vertical part is yellow, black, and white, and the horizontal part is yellow, black, and white. A red disk superimposed at the center of the cross bears a purple Sisserou parrot facing the hoist side.

Fun Facts:

  • The green represents the island's lush vegetation, the yellow stands for sunshine and the main agricultural products of bananas and citrus, the black symbolizes the rich soil and African heritage, and the white signifies the clear rivers and streams.
  • The Sisserou parrot is the national bird of Dominica and is endemic to the island. It represents the country's unique wildlife and biodiversity.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1978 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 72,167 (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic)
  • Language: English (official), French Creole
Dominican Republic Flag

Dominican Republic

The flag of the Dominican Republic features a centered white cross that extends to the edges, dividing the flag into four rectangles - the top ones are blue (hoist side) and red, and the bottom ones are red (hoist side) and blue. At the center is the country's coat of arms.

Fun Facts:

  • The blue stands for liberty, the white for salvation, and the red for the blood of heroes.
  • The coat of arms features a shield with the national flag, a Bible, a cross of gold, and branches of olive and palm.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1844 (Independence from Haiti)
  • Population: 10.9 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic)
  • Language: Spanish
East Timor (Timor-Leste) Flag

East Timor (Timor-Leste)

The flag of East Timor consists of a red field with a black isosceles triangle based on the hoist side superimposed on a slightly larger yellow triangle, also based on the hoist side. A white five-pointed star is centered on the black triangle.

Fun Facts:

  • The red represents the struggle for national liberation, the yellow symbolizes the traces of colonialism in East Timor's history, the black signifies the obscurantism that needs to be overcome, and the white star stands for peace and serves as a guiding light.
  • The flag's design is inspired by the flags of other former Portuguese colonies, particularly those in Africa.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 2002 (Independence from Indonesia)
  • Population: 1.3 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic), Islam, traditional beliefs
  • Language: Tetum (official), Portuguese (official), Indonesian, English
Ecuador Flag

Ecuador

The flag of Ecuador consists of three horizontal stripes of yellow (double width), blue, and red, with the coat of arms centered on the yellow stripe.

Fun Facts:

  • The yellow represents the country's agricultural and mineral wealth, the blue symbolizes the ocean and clear skies, and the red stands for the blood shed by patriots in the struggle for independence and liberty.
  • The Ecuadorian flag is strikingly similar to that of Colombia and Venezuela, reflecting the shared history of these nations as part of Gran Colombia before gaining independence.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1809 (Independence from Spain), 1830 (Dissolution of Gran Colombia)
  • Population: 17.9 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic), indigenous beliefs
  • Language: Spanish (official), Quechua, Shuar
Egypt Flag

Egypt

The flag of Egypt is a tricolor consisting of three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black, with the golden eagle of Saladin centered in the white band.

Fun Facts:

  • The red band represents the period before the 1952 Revolution, the white band symbolizes the Revolution itself, and the black band represents the end of oppression.
  • The eagle of Saladin is a symbol of Arab nationalism and unity.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1922 (Independence from the United Kingdom), 1953 (Republic declared)
  • Population: 104.3 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam (predominantly Sunni)
  • Language: Arabic
El Salvador Flag

El Salvador

The flag of El Salvador features three equal horizontal bands of cobalt blue (top), white, and cobalt blue, with the national coat of arms centered in the white band.

Fun Facts:

  • The blue bands represent the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, while the white band symbolizes peace and the land between the seas.
  • The equilateral triangle in the coat of arms represents equality and the three branches of government.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1821 (Independence from Spain), 1839 (Separation from the Federal Republic of Central America)
  • Population: 6.8 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic)
  • Language: Spanish (official), Nawat (among some Amerindians)
Equatorial Guinea Flag

Equatorial Guinea

The flag of Equatorial Guinea consists of three equal horizontal bands of green (top), white, and red with a blue isosceles triangle based on the hoist side and the national coat of arms centered in the white band.

Fun Facts:

  • The green symbolizes the natural resources, agriculture, and jungles of the mainland, the blue represents the sea surrounding the islands, the white stands for peace, and the red signifies the blood shed by the fighters for independence.
  • The coat of arms features a silver shield with a silk-cotton tree, or Ceiba, which is the national tree of Equatorial Guinea. Above the shield is a six-pointed silver star, and below is a silver scroll with the national motto 'Unidad, Paz, Justicia' (Unity, Peace, Justice).

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1968 (Independence from Spain)
  • Population: 1.5 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic), traditional beliefs
  • Language: Spanish (official), French (official), Portuguese (official)
Eritrea Flag

Eritrea

The flag of Eritrea consists of three triangles forming a red isosceles triangle based on the hoist side superimposed on a green triangle, with a gold wreath at the hoist end of the red triangle.

Fun Facts:

  • The green represents the country's agriculture and livestock, the blue symbolizes the sea, and the red stands for the blood lost in the struggle for freedom and independence.
  • The flag's wreath symbol is a tribute to the country's independence struggle and was also featured on the flag of the Eritrean People's Liberation Front.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1991 (De facto independence from Ethiopia), 1993 (International recognition after referendum)
  • Population: 3.6 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (Orthodox, Catholic, Lutheran), Islam
  • Language: Tigrinya, Arabic (both official), English (de facto working language)
Estonia Flag

Estonia

The flag of Estonia features three equal horizontal bands of blue (top), black, and white.

Fun Facts:

  • The blue represents loyalty and the sky, the black symbolizes the soil and the hardships endured by the Estonian people, and the white represents virtue and the pursuit of enlightenment.
  • The flag was officially adopted in 1918 after Estonia gained independence from the Russian Empire.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1918 (Independence from Russia), 1991 (Independence from the Soviet Union)
  • Population: 1.3 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Unaffiliated, Christianity (predominantly Lutheran)
  • Language: Estonian
Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) Flag

Eswatini (formerly Swaziland)

The flag of Eswatini features three horizontal bands of blue (top), red (triple width), and blue, with a large black and white Nguni shield covering the two bands on the hoist side. The shield is crossed by a pair of spears and a staff decorated with feather tassels, all in white.

Fun Facts:

  • The blue bands represent peace and stability, the red stands for past battles, and the shield, spears, and staff symbolize protection from the country's enemies.
  • The flag's central focus on the traditional Nguni shield reflects the importance of cultural heritage and traditional systems of leadership in Eswatini society.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1968 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 1.2 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity, traditional beliefs
  • Language: Swazi (official), English (official)
Ethiopia Flag

Ethiopia

The flag of Ethiopia consists of three equal horizontal bands of green (top), yellow, and red, with the national emblem centered on the yellow band.

Fun Facts:

  • The green represents hope and fertility, the yellow symbolizes justice and harmony, and the red stands for sacrifice and heroism in defense of the land.
  • The flag's tri-color scheme has existed since the 19th century, and the current flag was adopted in 1996.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1137 (Zagwe dynasty), 1855 (Ethiopian Empire), 1991 (Current government)
  • Population: 117.9 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (Ethiopian Orthodox), Islam
  • Language: Amharic
Federated States of Micronesia Flag

Federated States of Micronesia

The flag of the Federated States of Micronesia features a light blue field with four white, five-pointed stars arranged in a diamond pattern. The stars are centered when displayed vertically and shifted towards the hoist side when displayed horizontally.

Fun Facts:

  • The light blue field represents the Pacific Ocean, while the four stars symbolize the four island states of Micronesia: Chuuk, Pohnpei, Kosrae, and Yap.
  • The flag's design is a simplified version of the United Nations Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands flag, which previously administered the islands.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1979 (Constitution ratified), 1986 (Compact of Free Association with the United States)
  • Population: 116,254 (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic, Protestant)
  • Language: English (official), Chuukese, Kosraean, Pohnpeian, Yapese
Fiji Flag

Fiji

The flag of Fiji features a light blue field with the flag of the United Kingdom in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the shield from the country's coat of arms centered on the outer half of the flag. The shield depicts a golden lion holding a cocoa pod, with sugarcane, bananas, and a coconut palm on a white background.

Fun Facts:

  • The Union Jack reflects the country's history as a British colony and its membership in the Commonwealth of Nations.
  • The images on the shield represent the main agricultural products of Fiji: sugar, coconuts, and bananas. The lion represents the country's historical association with the United Kingdom.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1970 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 902,906 (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity, Hinduism, Islam
  • Language: English (official), Fijian (official), Fiji Hindi
Finland Flag

Finland

The flag of Finland features a blue Nordic cross on a white background.

Fun Facts:

  • The blue color represents the numerous lakes and the sky, while the white represents the snow and the long winter.
  • The flag was officially adopted in 1918, shortly after Finland gained independence from Russia.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1917 (Independence from Russia)
  • Population: 5.5 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Lutheran)
  • Language: Finnish, Swedish
Finland Flag

Finland

The flag of Finland features a blue Nordic cross on a white field. The cross extends to the edges of the flag and is centered on the white field.

Fun Facts:

  • The blue color is said to represent the country's lakes and sky, while the white represents snow.
  • The flag's design is based on the Scandinavian cross, reflecting Finland's historical and cultural ties to other Nordic countries.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1917 (Independence from Russia)
  • Population: 5.5 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Lutheran), none
  • Language: Finnish (official), Swedish (official), Sami languages
France Flag

France

The French flag, also known as the Tricolore, features three equal vertical bands of blue (hoist side), white, and red.

Fun Facts:

  • The colors of the flag have come to represent the ideals of the French Revolution: liberty (blue), equality (white), and fraternity (red).
  • The flag's design inspired many other European flags, including those of Italy, Belgium, and Ireland.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 843 (Treaty of Verdun), 1792 (French First Republic)
  • Population: 67.4 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic), Islam
  • Language: French
Gabon Flag

Gabon

The flag of Gabon consists of three equal horizontal bands of green (top), yellow, and blue.

Fun Facts:

  • The green symbolizes the country's forests and natural resources, the yellow represents the equator, which passes through the country, and the blue stands for the Atlantic Ocean.
  • The flag's design is inspired by the flag of Ethiopia, one of the oldest independent countries in Africa.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1960 (Independence from France)
  • Population: 2.3 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic), Islam, traditional beliefs
  • Language: French (official), Fang, Myene, Nzebi, Bapounou/Eschira, Bandjabi
Gambia Flag

Gambia

The flag of Gambia consists of three equal horizontal bands of red (top), blue with white edges, and green.

Fun Facts:

  • The red stands for the sun and the savannah, the blue represents the Gambia River, and the green symbolizes the forests and agricultural land.
  • The flag's design is unique among national flags as it uses four colors and features white fimbriations (narrow borders) separating the darker colors.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1965 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 2.5 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam (predominantly Sunni), Christianity
  • Language: English (official), Mandinka, Wolof, Fula, other indigenous languages
Georgia Flag

Georgia

The flag of Georgia consists of a white rectangle with a large red cross in its central portion touching all four sides of the flag. In the four corners, there are four smaller red crosses.

Fun Facts:

  • The five crosses on the flag represent the Five Holy Wounds of Christ, and the flag is called the 'Five Cross Flag'.
  • The current flag was adopted in 2004, but it was originally used during the medieval Georgian kingdom and had a long history as a symbol of Georgia.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1991 (Independence from the Soviet Union)
  • Population: 3.7 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (Georgian Orthodox Church)
  • Language: Georgian
Germany Flag

Germany

The flag of Germany features three equal horizontal bands of black (top), red, and gold.

Fun Facts:

  • The colors of the flag were derived from the uniforms of German soldiers during the Napoleonic Wars.
  • The flag was officially adopted in 1919 during the Weimar Republic and readopted in 1949 with the formation of West and East Germany.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1871 (German Empire), 1949 (Federal Republic of Germany)
  • Population: 83.2 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (Roman Catholic, Protestant), Islam
  • Language: German
Ghana Flag

Ghana

The flag of Ghana consists of a red, gold, and green horizontal tricolor with a black five-pointed star in the center of the gold band.

Fun Facts:

  • The red represents the blood shed by those who died in the country's struggle for independence, the gold symbolizes mineral wealth, the green stands for the country's forests and natural wealth, and the black star represents African emancipation and unity.
  • The Ghanaian flag was the second African flag to feature the Pan-African colors of red, yellow, and green, after the flag of Ethiopia.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1957 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 31.7 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity, Islam, traditional beliefs
  • Language: English (official), Akan, Ewe, Ga-Dangme, Dagbani, other indigenous languages
Greece Flag

Greece

The flag of Greece features nine equal horizontal stripes of blue alternating with white and a blue square canton bearing a white cross.

Fun Facts:

  • The nine stripes are said to represent the nine syllables of the phrase 'Ελευθερία ή Θάνατος' ('Freedom or Death'), the five blue stripes for the syllables 'Ελευθερία' and the four white stripes 'ή Θάνατος'.
  • The cross symbolizes Eastern Orthodox Christianity, the established religion of Greece.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1821 (Independence from the Ottoman Empire)
  • Population: 10.7 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Eastern Orthodox)
  • Language: Greek
Grenada Flag

Grenada

The flag of Grenada features a red field with a golden-yellow rectangle at the center, which contains a green rectangle with three golden-yellow five-pointed stars arranged in a triangle at the center. The flag also includes a golden-yellow border and six golden-yellow five-pointed stars, three on the top and three on the bottom of the red field.

Fun Facts:

  • The red represents the courage and vitality of the people, the gold symbolizes wisdom and warmth, and the green stands for vegetation and agriculture.
  • The seven stars represent the country's seven parishes, with the center star, encircled by a red disk, being the capital parish of Saint George.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1974 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 113,015 (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Protestant)
  • Language: English (official), Grenadian Creole English
Guatemala Flag

Guatemala

The flag of Guatemala consists of three equal vertical bands of light blue (hoist side), white, and light blue, with the country's coat of arms centered in the white band.

Fun Facts:

  • The two light blue bands represent the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, while the white band symbolizes peace and purity.
  • The flag's design is based on the flag of the former Federal Republic of Central America, of which Guatemala was a member.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1821 (Independence from Spain)
  • Population: 18.2 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic), Mayan religion
  • Language: Spanish, Mayan languages
Guinea Flag

Guinea

The flag of Guinea consists of three equal vertical bands of red (hoist side), yellow, and green.

Fun Facts:

  • The colors of the flag were inspired by the flag of Ghana, which was the first African country to gain independence from colonial rule.
  • The red symbolizes the blood shed by martyrs in the struggle for independence, the yellow represents the sun and the riches of the country, and the green stands for the country's vegetation and unity.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1958 (Independence from France)
  • Population: 13.5 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam, Christianity, traditional beliefs
  • Language: French (official), Pular, Maninka, Susu, other indigenous languages
Guinea-Bissau Flag

Guinea-Bissau

The flag of Guinea-Bissau consists of two equal horizontal bands of yellow (top) and green with a vertical red band on the hoist side bearing a black five-pointed star in the center.

Fun Facts:

  • The yellow represents the sun and the hope for a prosperous future, the green symbolizes the country's forests and agricultural resources, the red stands for the blood shed in the struggle for independence, and the black star signifies African unity.
  • The flag's design is inspired by the flag of Ghana, the first African country to gain independence from colonial rule.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1973 (Unilateral declaration of independence from Portugal), 1974 (Recognized by Portugal)
  • Population: 2.0 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam (predominantly Sunni), Christianity, traditional beliefs
  • Language: Portuguese (official), Crioulo, other indigenous languages
Guyana Flag

Guyana

The flag of Guyana features a green field with a red isosceles triangle on the hoist side bordered by a golden-yellow triangle above and a larger white triangle below. A black five-pointed star is centered in the red triangle.

Fun Facts:

  • The green represents the country's agricultural and forested areas, the white stands for rivers and water resources, the golden-yellow symbolizes mineral wealth, the black star signifies the country's commitment to the Non-Aligned Movement, and the red represents zeal and the sacrifices made in the struggle for freedom.
  • The flag's design is known as the 'Golden Arrowhead' and is unique among national flags.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1966 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 790,329 (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity, Hinduism, Islam
  • Language: English (official), Guyanese Creole, Caribbean Hindustani, other indigenous languages
Haiti Flag

Haiti

The flag of Haiti consists of two equal horizontal bands of blue (top) and red, with a centered white rectangular panel bearing the country's coat of arms.

Fun Facts:

  • The blue and red colors were inspired by the French Tricolore, as Haiti was a French colony before gaining independence.
  • The coat of arms includes a palm tree flanked by flags and cannons, with a Phrygian cap placed on top of the tree, symbolizing freedom and independence. The motto 'L'Union Fait La Force' (Unity Makes Strength) appears on a white ribbon below the coat of arms.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1804 (Independence from France)
  • Population: 11.5 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic), Vodou
  • Language: French, Haitian Creole (both official)
Honduras Flag

Honduras

The flag of Honduras consists of three equal horizontal bands of turquoise (top), white, and turquoise, with five blue five-pointed stars arranged in an X pattern centered in the white band.

Fun Facts:

  • The two turquoise bands represent the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, while the white band represents the land between the two bodies of water and the peace and prosperity of Hondurans.
  • The five stars represent the five nations of the former Federal Republic of Central America and the hope that the nations may form a union again.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1821 (Independence from Spain), 1838 (Separation from the Federal Republic of Central America)
  • Population: 10.1 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic)
  • Language: Spanish (official), indigenous languages
Hungary Flag

Hungary

The flag of Hungary features three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and green.

Fun Facts:

  • The colors are derived from the historical Hungarian coat of arms, with red representing strength, white for faithfulness, and green for hope.
  • The flag was officially adopted in 1957 during the Hungarian People's Republic.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 895 (Hungarian Conquest), 1000 (Kingdom of Hungary)
  • Population: 9.7 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (Roman Catholic, Protestant)
  • Language: Hungarian
Iceland Flag

Iceland

The flag of Iceland features a blue field with a red cross outlined in white extending to the edges of the flag.

Fun Facts:

  • The colors are based on those of the Norwegian flag, reflecting Iceland's historical ties to Norway.
  • The cross design represents Christianity, which plays a significant role in Iceland's history and culture.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1944 (Independence from Denmark)
  • Population: 376,248 (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Lutheran)
  • Language: Icelandic
India Flag

India

The flag of India, also known as the Tricolour, features three horizontal bands of saffron, white, and green, with a navy blue wheel in the center of the white band.

Fun Facts:

  • The saffron color represents courage and sacrifice, the white represents truth and peace, and the green represents prosperity and growth. The wheel, known as the Ashoka Chakra, has 24 spokes and represents the cycle of life.
  • The flag's design was adopted on July 22, 1947, just before India gained independence from the British Empire on August 15, 1947.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1947 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 1.4 billion (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism
  • Language: Hindi, English, and 21 other officially recognized languages
Indonesia Flag

Indonesia

The flag of Indonesia, known as Sang Saka Merah-Putih (The Sacred Red-and-White), consists of two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and white.

Fun Facts:

  • The red represents courage, while the white symbolizes purity. The flag's design is said to have been inspired by the banner of the 13th-century Majapahit Empire.
  • The flag was first introduced and hoisted in public on August 17, 1945, during the Indonesian Declaration of Independence.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1945 (Independence from the Netherlands)
  • Population: 273.5 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism
  • Language: Indonesian (official), Javanese, Sundanese, 700+ indigenous languages
Iran Flag

Iran

The flag of Iran consists of three equal horizontal bands of green (top), white, and red, with the national emblem in red centered in the white band and the takbir written in white Kufic script 11 times along the bottom edge of the green band and 11 times along the top edge of the red band, for a total of 22 times on the fringe of the bands.

Fun Facts:

  • The green represents growth and prosperity, the white symbolizes honesty and peace, and the red stands for bravery and martyrdom.
  • The 22 repetitions of the takbir, which reads 'Allahu Akbar' (God is Great), commemorate the date of the Iranian Revolution, which occurred on the 22nd of Bahman in the Iranian calendar (February 11, 1979).

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 550 BCE (Achaemenid Empire), 1979 (Islamic Republic of Iran)
  • Population: 85.0 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam (official, predominantly Shia)
  • Language: Persian (official), Azerbaijani, Kurdish, other minority languages
Iraq Flag

Iraq

The flag of Iraq features three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black, with the takbir written in green Kufic script centered in the white band.

Fun Facts:

  • The red represents the Hashemite dynasty and the sacrifices made for liberation, the white symbolizes a bright future, the black stands for the oppression endured by the Iraqi people, and the green represents Islam.
  • The current flag was adopted in 2008, following the fall of Saddam Hussein's government. The previous flag featured three green stars, representing the unity of Iraq's three main regions.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1932 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 40.2 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam (official, predominantly Shia)
  • Language: Arabic (official), Kurdish (official)
Ireland Flag

Ireland

The flag of Ireland, also known as the Irish tricolor, features three equal vertical bands of green (hoist side), white, and orange.

Fun Facts:

  • The green represents the Gaelic tradition, the orange represents the followers of William of Orange, and the white represents the aspiration for peace between them.
  • The flag was first flown publicly in 1848 during the Young Irelander Rebellion.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1921 (Irish Free State), 1937 (Republic of Ireland)
  • Population: 5.0 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic)
  • Language: English, Irish
Israel Flag

Israel

The flag of Israel consists of a white field with two horizontal blue stripes near the top and bottom edges and a blue Star of David (six-pointed star) centered between the stripes.

Fun Facts:

  • The blue stripes symbolize the stripes on a tallit (prayer shawl), and the Star of David is a widely recognized symbol of the Jewish faith and identity.
  • The flag's design was adopted on October 28, 1948, five months after the country's establishment. It is based on the design of the Zionist flag introduced at the First Zionist Congress in 1897.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1948 (Declaration of Independence)
  • Population: 9.3 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Judaism (official), Islam, Christianity, Druze
  • Language: Hebrew (official), Arabic (special status)
Italy Flag

Italy

The flag of Italy, also known as il Tricolore, features three equal vertical bands of green (hoist side), white, and red.

Fun Facts:

  • The colors are thought to represent hope (green), faith (white), and charity (red), or alternatively, the three theological virtues.
  • The flag was first adopted in 1797 by the Cispadane Republic and became the flag of the Italian Republic in 1946.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1861 (Kingdom of Italy), 1946 (Italian Republic)
  • Population: 60.3 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic)
  • Language: Italian
Jamaica Flag

Jamaica

The flag of Jamaica consists of a gold diagonal cross that divides the field into four triangles - green (top and bottom) and black (hoist and fly sides).

Fun Facts:

  • The black triangles represent the strength and creativity of the Jamaican people, the green triangles represent hope and agricultural resources, and the gold cross stands for the sun and the natural wealth of the country.
  • The flag's design is influenced by the Pan-African colors, which are also used by many other African and Caribbean nations.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1962 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 2.8 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Protestant)
  • Language: English (official), Jamaican Patois
Japan Flag

Japan

The flag of Japan, officially called the Nisshōki (sun-mark flag), but more commonly known as the Hinomaru (circle of the sun), consists of a red circle on a white field.

Fun Facts:

  • The red disc represents the sun goddess Amaterasu, the mythical ancestor of the Japanese imperial family.
  • The flag's simple design has been used as a traditional symbol of Japan since at least the 12th century and was officially adopted as the national flag in 1999.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 660 BCE (Traditional founding), 1947 (Current constitution)
  • Population: 126.5 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Shinto, Buddhism
  • Language: Japanese
Jordan Flag

Jordan

The flag of Jordan consists of three equal horizontal bands of black (top), white, and green, with a red isosceles triangle based on the hoist side bearing a small white seven-pointed star.

Fun Facts:

  • The black represents the Abbasid Caliphate, the white stands for the Umayyad Caliphate, the green represents the Fatimid Caliphate, and the red triangle represents the Hashemite dynasty.
  • The seven-pointed star symbolizes the seven verses of the opening chapter of the Quran, and its position in the red triangle represents the unity of Arab nations.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1946 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 10.3 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam (predominantly Sunni)
  • Language: Arabic (official), English
Kazakhstan Flag

Kazakhstan

The flag of Kazakhstan features a gold sun with 32 rays above a soaring golden steppe eagle, both centered on a sky blue background. The hoist side displays a national ornamental pattern called 'koshkar-muiz' (the horns of the ram) in gold.

Fun Facts:

  • The blue color represents the sky, water, and fidelity, while the golden sun symbolizes wealth and plenitude, and the eagle represents freedom and the flight to the future.
  • The flag was adopted in 1992, shortly after Kazakhstan's independence from the Soviet Union.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1991 (Independence from the Soviet Union)
  • Population: 19.0 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam, Christianity
  • Language: Kazakh (official), Russian (official)
Kenya Flag

Kenya

The flag of Kenya features three equal horizontal bands of black, red, and green, with a red, white, and black Maasai shield and two crossed spears superimposed at the center.

Fun Facts:

  • The black represents the people of Kenya, the red symbolizes the blood shed in the struggle for independence, and the green stands for the country's natural wealth.
  • The Maasai shield and crossed spears symbolize the defense of freedom and the country's readiness to defend itself.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1963 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 54.9 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity, Islam, Traditional African religions
  • Language: English (official), Kiswahili (official), various indigenous languages
Kiribati Flag

Kiribati

The flag of Kiribati consists of a red field with a gold frigate bird flying over a gold rising sun, centered slightly towards the hoist side. The upper and lower edges of the flag feature a pattern of three white and blue wavy horizontal stripes.

Fun Facts:

  • The frigate bird symbolizes freedom, power, and Kiribati cultural heritage, while the rising sun represents a new beginning and hope for the future.
  • The 17 rays of the sun stand for the 16 Gilbert Islands and Banaba (formerly Ocean Island), which together form the island nation of Kiribati.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1979 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 119,940 (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic, Kiribati Protestant Church)
  • Language: English (official), Gilbertese (official)
Kuwait Flag

Kuwait

The flag of Kuwait consists of three equal horizontal bands of green (top), white, and red, with a black trapezoid based on the hoist side.

Fun Facts:

  • The green represents the fertile land, the white stands for purity and noble deeds, the red symbolizes the blood shed by Kuwaiti martyrs, and the black signifies battles won.
  • The flag's design is inspired by the Arab Revolt Flag, which was used during the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire during World War I.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1961 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 4.3 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam (official, predominantly Sunni)
  • Language: Arabic (official), English
Kyrgyzstan Flag

Kyrgyzstan

The flag of Kyrgyzstan features a red field with a yellow sun at the center, containing a depiction of a tunduk, the top part of a traditional Kyrgyz yurt.

Fun Facts:

  • The sun represents peace and wealth, while the tunduk symbolizes the family home or the universe.
  • The 40 rays emanating from the sun represent the 40 tribes united by Manas, a legendary Kyrgyz hero, to fight against the Mongols.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1991 (Independence from the Soviet Union)
  • Population: 6.7 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam, Christianity (predominantly Russian Orthodox)
  • Language: Kyrgyz (official), Russian (official)
Laos Flag

Laos

The flag of Laos features three horizontal stripes, with the middle blue stripe being twice the height of the top and bottom red stripes. A large white disk is centered in the blue stripe.

Fun Facts:

  • The red represents the blood shed for the nation's independence, the blue symbolizes prosperity, and the white disk represents the unity of the people under the Lao People's Revolutionary Party.
  • The flag's design was inspired by the flag of the Soviet Union, reflecting Laos' communist government and its historical ties to the Soviet Union during the Cold War era.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1949 (Independence from France)
  • Population: 7.3 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Buddhism (predominantly Theravada), traditional beliefs
  • Language: Lao (official), French, English, various ethnic languages
Latvia Flag

Latvia

The flag of Latvia consists of a carmine red field bisected by a thin white horizontal stripe.

Fun Facts:

  • The red color is sometimes referred to as 'Latvian red' and was originally derived from the color of fabrics dyed using local plant materials.
  • The flag was used by independent Latvia from 1918 until the country was occupied in World War II and was re-adopted on February 27, 1990.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1918 (Independence from Russia), 1991 (Independence from the Soviet Union)
  • Population: 1.9 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (Lutheran, Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox)
  • Language: Latvian
Lebanon Flag

Lebanon

The flag of Lebanon features three horizontal bands of red (top), white (double width), and red, with a green cedar tree centered in the white band.

Fun Facts:

  • The cedar tree has been a symbol of Lebanon since ancient times and represents eternity, steadiness, happiness, and prosperity.
  • The red bands symbolize the blood shed for liberation, while the white band represents peace, snow, and purity.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1943 (Independence from France)
  • Population: 6.8 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam (Sunni and Shia), Christianity (Maronite, Greek Orthodox, Melkite)
  • Language: Arabic (official), French, English, Armenian
Lesotho Flag

Lesotho

The flag of Lesotho consists of three horizontal stripes of blue (top), white, and green in the proportion of 3:4:3, with a black mokorotlo (Basotho hat) centered in the white stripe.

Fun Facts:

  • The blue represents the sky and rain, the white symbolizes peace, the green stands for prosperity, and the mokorotlo represents the indigenous Basotho people.
  • Lesotho is one of only three countries in the world with a flag that includes a depiction of a hat, along with Nepal and South Korea.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1966 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 2.2 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity, traditional beliefs
  • Language: Sesotho (official), English (official)
Liberia Flag

Liberia

The flag of Liberia consists of a red stripe at the top and bottom, and a white stripe in the middle bearing a five-pointed black star in its center.

Fun Facts:

  • The 11 stripes symbolize the signatories of the Liberian Declaration of Independence, the red and white symbolize courage and moral excellence, and the white star represents the first independent republic in Africa.
  • The Liberian flag is modeled after and resembles the United States flag, reflecting the country's origins as a colony of freed African-American slaves.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1847 (Independence from the American Colonization Society)
  • Population: 5.2 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity, Islam, traditional African religions
  • Language: English (official), indigenous languages
Libya Flag

Libya

The flag of Libya consists of three horizontal stripes of red (top), black, and green, with a white crescent and five-pointed star centered in the black stripe.

Fun Facts:

  • The red represents the blood of martyrs, the black symbolizes the dark days of Italian occupation, the green stands for prosperity and a bright future, and the crescent and star are traditional symbols of Islam.
  • The flag's design is similar to that of several other Arab nations, reflecting Libya's cultural and historical ties to the Arab world.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1951 (Independence from Italy and Allied occupation)
  • Population: 6.9 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam (official, predominantly Sunni)
  • Language: Arabic (official), Italian, English
Liechtenstein Flag

Liechtenstein

The flag of Liechtenstein consists of two equal horizontal bands of blue (top) and red with a gold crown centered in the blue band.

Fun Facts:

  • The blue represents the sky, while the red symbolizes the 'evening fires' that were lit by the counts of Vaduz, the ruling family of Liechtenstein.
  • Liechtenstein's flag is identical to that of Haiti, except for the addition of the gold crown. This similarity went unnoticed for decades until the two countries competed against each other at the 1936 Summer Olympics, prompting Liechtenstein to add the crown to its flag the following year.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1806 (Principality established), 1866 (Independence from the German Confederation)
  • Population: 38,250 (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic)
  • Language: German (official)
Lithuania Flag

Lithuania

The flag of Lithuania consists of three equal horizontal bands of yellow (top), green, and red.

Fun Facts:

  • The yellow represents the sun and prosperity, the green represents the forests and the countryside, and the red represents courage and the blood shed for Lithuania.
  • The flag was adopted in 1918 during Lithuania's first period of independence.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1253 (Kingdom of Lithuania), 1918 (Independence from Russia), 1990 (Independence from the Soviet Union)
  • Population: 2.8 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic)
  • Language: Lithuanian
Luxembourg Flag

Luxembourg

The flag of Luxembourg features three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and light blue.

Fun Facts:

  • The colors were derived from the coat of arms of the House of Luxembourg.
  • The flag was officially adopted in 1972, although the design had been in use since the middle of the 19th century.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1815 (Grand Duchy of Luxembourg)
  • Population: 634,730 (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic)
  • Language: Luxembourgish, French, German
Madagascar Flag

Madagascar

The flag of Madagascar consists of a white vertical band on the hoist side, with two horizontal bands of red (top) and green adjoining the white band.

Fun Facts:

  • The red and white colors represent the Merina kingdom, which ruled Madagascar in the 19th century, while the green represents the coastal regions.
  • The flag was adopted in 1958, two years before Madagascar's independence from France.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1960 (Independence from France)
  • Population: 28.4 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Traditional African religions, Christianity, Islam
  • Language: Malagasy, French
Malawi Flag

Malawi

The flag of Malawi consists of three equal horizontal stripes of black (top), red, and green, with a red rising sun centered in the black stripe.

Fun Facts:

  • The black represents the indigenous African people, the red symbolizes the blood of martyrs for African freedom, the green stands for Malawi's ever-green nature, and the rising sun represents the dawn of hope and freedom for the continent.
  • The flag's design is inspired by the Pan-African colors, which are also featured in the flags of several other African countries.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1964 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 19.6 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity, Islam, traditional African religions
  • Language: English (official), Chichewa (common), other Bantu languages
Malaysia Flag

Malaysia

The flag of Malaysia, also known as the Jalur Gemilang (Stripes of Glory), consists of a yellow crescent and a 14-pointed star on a blue field, with 14 alternating red and white stripes.

Fun Facts:

  • The 14 stripes and the 14-pointed star represent the equal status of the 13 member states and the federal territories, while the crescent symbolizes Islam, the country's official religion.
  • The blue represents the unity of the Malaysian people, the yellow symbolizes the royal color of Malay rulers, and the red and white stripes stand for the close association between the federal government and the state governments.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1957 (Independence from the United Kingdom, as the Federation of Malaya), 1963 (Formation of Malaysia)
  • Population: 32.7 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam (official), Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, traditional Chinese religions
  • Language: Malay (official), English, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin, Hokkien, Hakka, Hainan, Foochow), Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Panjabi, Thai
Maldives Flag

Maldives

The flag of Maldives consists of a red field with a large green rectangle in the center bearing a white crescent moon.

Fun Facts:

  • The red represents the boldness of the nation's heroes, the green rectangle symbolizes peace and prosperity, and the white crescent moon signifies the Islamic faith.
  • The flag's design has remained largely unchanged since the early 20th century, with only minor modifications made after the country gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1965.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1965 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 543,617 (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam (official, predominantly Sunni)
  • Language: Dhivehi (official), English
Mali Flag

Mali

The flag of Mali consists of three equal vertical bands of green (hoist side), yellow, and red.

Fun Facts:

  • The green represents fertility and agriculture, the yellow symbolizes purity and mineral wealth, and the red stands for the blood shed in the struggle for independence.
  • The flag was adopted in 1961, one year after Mali's independence from France.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1960 (Independence from France)
  • Population: 20.9 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam, Traditional African religions, Christianity
  • Language: French (official), Bambara
Malta Flag

Malta

The flag of Malta consists of two equal vertical bands of white (hoist side) and red with a representation of the George Cross in the canton of the white stripe.

Fun Facts:

  • The George Cross was awarded to Malta by King George VI in 1942 in recognition of the country's bravery during World War II.
  • The white and red colors are traditional Maltese colors, possibly dating back to the 11th century and Roger I of Sicily.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1964 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 516,100 (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic)
  • Language: Maltese, English
Marshall Islands Flag

Marshall Islands

The flag of the Marshall Islands features a blue field with two parallel diagonal bands of orange and white that extend from the lower hoist corner to the upper fly corner. A large white star with 24 rays is situated on the upper hoist triangle.

Fun Facts:

  • The blue background represents the Pacific Ocean, the orange stripe symbolizes courage and prosperity, and the white stripe stands for peace.
  • The 24-rayed star signifies the number of electoral districts in the Marshall Islands, while its four elongated rays represent the principal cultural centers of Majuro, Jaluit, Wotje, and Ebeye.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1979 (Constitution and first president), 1986 (Compact of Free Association with the United States)
  • Population: 59,610 (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Protestant)
  • Language: Marshallese (official), English (official)
Mauritania Flag

Mauritania

The flag of Mauritania consists of a green field with a thin red stripe at the top and bottom edges, and a golden-yellow, five-pointed star centered in the green field.

Fun Facts:

  • The green represents Islam, the dominant religion in Mauritania, while the red stripes symbolize the blood shed in the struggle for independence and the yellow star represents the Sahara Desert, which covers a large part of the country.
  • The flag's design is similar to that of several other African countries that were formerly part of French West Africa, reflecting Mauritania's historical and cultural ties to the region.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1960 (Independence from France)
  • Population: 4.8 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam (official, predominantly Sunni)
  • Language: Arabic (official and national), Pulaar, Soninke, Wolof (national)
Mauritius Flag

Mauritius

The flag of Mauritius consists of four horizontal bands of red (top), blue, yellow, and green.

Fun Facts:

  • The red represents the struggle for freedom and independence, the blue represents the Indian Ocean surrounding the island nation, the yellow represents the new light of independence, and the green represents the agriculture of Mauritius and its color throughout the 12 months of the year.
  • The flag was adopted upon independence in 1968 and is one of the world's youngest national flags.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1968 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 1.3 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Hinduism, Christianity, Islam
  • Language: English (official), French (official), Mauritian Creole, Indian languages
Mexico Flag

Mexico

The flag of Mexico is a vertical tricolor of green, white, and red with the national coat of arms centered in the white band.

Fun Facts:

  • The green represents hope and victory, the white represents unity and purity, and the red stands for the blood of national heroes.
  • The current flag was adopted in 1968, but the overall design has been used since 1821.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1810 (Independence from Spain), 1821 (First Mexican Empire)
  • Population: 128.9 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic)
  • Language: Spanish
Micronesia Flag

Micronesia

The flag of the Federated States of Micronesia features a light blue field with four white, five-pointed stars arranged in a diamond pattern. The stars are centered when the flag is displayed vertically and off-center towards the hoist side when displayed horizontally.

Fun Facts:

  • The light blue field represents the Pacific Ocean, while the four stars symbolize the four island states that make up the Federated States of Micronesia: Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei, and Yap.
  • The flag's design is similar to that of the United States flag, reflecting Micronesia's historical relationship with the U.S. as a Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands before gaining independence in 1986.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1986 (Independence from the United States-administered UN Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands)
  • Population: 116,254 (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic, Protestant)
  • Language: English (official, common), Chuukese, Kosraean, Pohnpeian, Yapese, Ulithian, Woleaian, Nukuoro, Kapingamarangi
Moldova Flag

Moldova

The flag of Moldova consists of three vertical stripes of blue (hoist side), yellow, and red, with the national coat of arms centered on the yellow stripe.

Fun Facts:

  • The blue stripe stands for the truth of the sky and the rivers, the yellow represents the warmth of the sun and the fields of wheat, and the red symbolizes the blood spilled in the fight for freedom.
  • The coat of arms features a golden eagle holding a cross in its beak, an olive branch in one claw, and a scepter in the other.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1991 (Independence from the Soviet Union)
  • Population: 4.0 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Eastern Orthodox)
  • Language: Romanian (official), Russian, Gagauz
Monaco Flag

Monaco

The flag of Monaco consists of two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and white.

Fun Facts:

  • The red and white colors are the heraldic colors of the House of Grimaldi, the ruling family of Monaco since the 13th century.
  • Monaco's flag is almost identical to the flag of Indonesia, except that Indonesia's flag has a 2:3 aspect ratio, while Monaco's flag has a 4:5 aspect ratio. To avoid confusion between the two flags, Monaco typically uses a darker shade of red.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1297 (House of Grimaldi established)
  • Population: 39,520 (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic)
  • Language: French (official), English, Italian, Monégasque
Mongolia Flag

Mongolia

The flag of Mongolia consists of three equal vertical bands of red (hoist side), blue, and red, with the national emblem (the Soyombo) centered in the red band at the hoist.

Fun Facts:

  • The blue represents the eternal blue sky, while the red symbolizes progress and prosperity.
  • The Soyombo symbol is a geometric pattern that includes representations of fire, sun, moon, earth, water, and the yin-yang symbol. It has been a national symbol of Mongolia since the 17th century.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1911 (Independence from the Qing dynasty of China), 1921 (People's Government)
  • Population: 3.4 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Buddhism, Tengrism
  • Language: Mongolian
Montenegro Flag

Montenegro

The flag of Montenegro consists of a red field with a golden border and the coat of arms of Montenegro in the center.

Fun Facts:

  • The red color represents the bravery and strength of the Montenegrin people, while the golden border symbolizes the country's rich cultural heritage.
  • The coat of arms features a golden two-headed eagle, a symbol of the country's historical ties to the Byzantine Empire.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 2006 (Independence from Serbia and Montenegro)
  • Population: 622,359 (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Eastern Orthodox)
  • Language: Montenegrin (official), Serbian, Bosnian, Albanian, Croatian
Morocco Flag

Morocco

The flag of Morocco features a red field with a green pentagram (five-pointed linear star) centered in the middle.

Fun Facts:

  • The red background represents hardiness, bravery, strength, and valour, while the green pentagram represents the five pillars of Islam and signifies the link between God and the nation.
  • The current flag was officially adopted on November 17, 1915, making it one of the world's oldest continuously used national flags.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 788 CE (Idrisid dynasty), 1956 (Independence from France and Spain)
  • Population: 37.3 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam (official, predominantly Sunni)
  • Language: Arabic (official), Berber (official), French (often used for business, government, and diplomacy)
Mozambique Flag

Mozambique

The flag of Mozambique consists of three equal horizontal bands of green (top), black, and yellow with a red isosceles triangle based on the hoist side; the black band is edged in white. Centered in the triangle is a yellow five-pointed star bearing a crossed rifle and hoe in black superimposed on an open white book.

Fun Facts:

  • The green represents the riches of the land, the black symbolizes the African continent, the yellow stands for the country's minerals, and the white represents peace.
  • The rifle symbolizes defense and vigilance, the hoe represents the country's agriculture, and the open book symbolizes the importance of education.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1975 (Independence from Portugal)
  • Population: 32.2 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity, Islam, Traditional African religions
  • Language: Portuguese (official), indigenous languages
Myanmar (Burma) Flag

Myanmar (Burma)

The flag of Myanmar (formerly Burma) features three equal horizontal stripes of yellow (top), green, and red with a large white star in the center.

Fun Facts:

  • The yellow represents solidarity, the green symbolizes peace, tranquility, and lush greenery, and the red represents courage and decisiveness.
  • The flag was adopted on October 21, 2010, replacing the former socialist flag which had been in use since 1974.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1948 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 54.8 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism
  • Language: Burmese
Namibia Flag

Namibia

The flag of Namibia features a blue field with a red diagonal band bordered by thin white bands and a gold sun with 12 triangular rays in the upper hoist-side corner.

Fun Facts:

  • The blue symbolizes the sky, the Atlantic Ocean, peace, and stability, the red represents the Namibian people, their heroism, and their determination to build a future of equal opportunity, and the green represents vegetation and agricultural resources.
  • The golden sun symbolizes life and energy, while the 12 rays represent the 12 ethnic groups of Namibia and the country's mineral resources.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1990 (Independence from South Africa)
  • Population: 2.6 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity, traditional African religions
  • Language: English (official), Afrikaans, German, Oshiwambo, Rukwangali, Silozi, Khoekhoe
Nauru Flag

Nauru

The flag of Nauru consists of a blue field with a thin yellow horizontal stripe across the center and a large white twelve-pointed star on the hoist side of the stripe.

Fun Facts:

  • The blue represents the Pacific Ocean, the yellow stripe symbolizes the Equator, which passes just south of Nauru, and the white star signifies the island's location in the ocean.
  • The twelve points of the star represent the twelve original tribes of Nauru, while the star's position towards the hoist side is meant to symbolize Nauru's movement towards the future.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1968 (Independence from the United Nations trusteeship administered by Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 11,000 (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Protestant, Roman Catholic)
  • Language: Nauruan (official), English (widely spoken, official for government and commercial purposes)
Nepal Flag

Nepal

The flag of Nepal is the world's only non-quadrilateral national flag. It consists of two overlapping triangles, with a smaller blue triangle above and a larger red triangle below. The blue triangle contains a white stylized moon, while the red triangle features a white twelve-pointed sun.

Fun Facts:

  • The flag's unique shape is said to represent the Himalayan mountains, while the moon and sun symbolize the hope that Nepal will endure as long as these heavenly bodies.
  • The current flag design was adopted in 1962, but Nepal has used a double-pennon flag since the 19th century, making it one of the few countries in the world with a flag that predates the modern era of nationalism.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1768 (Unification of Nepal), 1923 (Nepal–Britain Treaty of Friendship, recognizing Nepal's sovereignty)
  • Population: 29.7 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Kirant Mundhum, Christianity
  • Language: Nepali (official), Maithali, Bhojpuri, Tharu, Gurung, Magar, Awadhi, Sherpa, Kiranti, Limbu, and other indigenous languages
Netherlands Flag

Netherlands

The flag of the Netherlands features three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and blue.

Fun Facts:

  • The colors were derived from the livery of William I, Prince of Orange, who led the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule in the 16th century.
  • The flag is one of the oldest tricolors in continuous use, dating back to the late 16th century.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1581 (Independence from Spain), 1648 (Recognized as a sovereign state)
  • Population: 17.4 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (Roman Catholic, Protestant), Islam
  • Language: Dutch
New Zealand Flag

New Zealand

The flag of New Zealand features a blue field with the Union Jack (flag of the United Kingdom) in the canton and four red stars with white borders to the right.

Fun Facts:

  • The stars represent the constellation of Crux, the Southern Cross, which is a prominent feature of the night sky in the Southern Hemisphere.
  • The Union Jack reflects New Zealand's history as a British colony and dominion.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1907 (Dominion status), 1947 (Independence)
  • Population: 5.1 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity, no religion, Māori beliefs
  • Language: English (de facto), Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Nicaragua Flag

Nicaragua

The flag of Nicaragua features three equal horizontal bands of blue (top), white, and blue, with the national coat of arms centered in the white band.

Fun Facts:

  • The two blue bands represent the two oceans (Pacific and Caribbean) that border the country, while the white band symbolizes peace and purity.
  • The equilateral triangle in the coat of arms represents equality, while the rainbow symbolizes peace, and the Phrygian cap represents liberty.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1821 (Independence from Spain), 1838 (Separation from the Federal Republic of Central America)
  • Population: 6.8 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic)
  • Language: Spanish (official), indigenous languages
Niger Flag

Niger

The flag of Niger consists of three equal horizontal bands of orange (top), white, and green, with an orange circle centered in the white band.

Fun Facts:

  • The orange represents the Sahara desert in the north, the white stands for purity and innocence, and the green symbolizes hope and the fertile regions of southern Niger.
  • The flag was adopted in 1959, one year before Niger's independence from France.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1960 (Independence from France)
  • Population: 25.1 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam, Traditional African religions
  • Language: French (official), Hausa, Djerma
Nigeria Flag

Nigeria

The flag of Nigeria consists of three equal vertical bands of green, white, and green.

Fun Facts:

  • The two green bands represent Nigeria's natural wealth, while the white band represents peace and unity.
  • The flag was designed in 1959 and officially adopted on October 1, 1960, the day of Nigeria's independence.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1960 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 211.4 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam, Christianity, Traditional African religions
  • Language: English (official), Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo
Nigeria Flag

Nigeria

The flag of Nigeria consists of three vertical bands of green, white, and green.

Fun Facts:

  • The two green stripes represent Nigeria's natural wealth, while the white band represents peace and unity.
  • The flag's design was inspired by the defunct flag of the Nigerian Republican Flag used between 1914 and 1960, when Nigeria was still a British colony.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1960 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 206.1 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam, Christianity, Traditional African religions
  • Language: English (official), Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, Fulani, 500+ indigenous languages
North Korea Flag

North Korea

The flag of North Korea, also known as the Ramhongsaek Konghwagukgi (Blue Sky, White Sun, and Red Earth Flag), consists of a central red panel, bordered both above and below by a narrow white stripe and a broad blue stripe. The central red panel bears a five-pointed red star within a white circle near the hoist.

Fun Facts:

  • The red star represents revolutionary traditions and the red panel symbolizes the country's patriotism and determination to build socialism. The white stands for purity, strength, and dignity, while the blue represents sovereignty, peace, and friendship.
  • The flag's design is inspired by the Soviet flag, reflecting North Korea's historical ties to the Soviet Union and its communist ideology.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1948 (Establishment of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea)
  • Population: 25.9 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Officially none (state atheism), traditional Buddhist and Confucianist beliefs
  • Language: Korean
North Macedonia Flag

North Macedonia

The flag of North Macedonia features a red field with a golden-yellow sun with eight broadening rays extending to the edges.

Fun Facts:

  • The sun is known as the 'new sun of Liberty' and represents 'the new sun of Macedonia', a phrase used in the national anthem.
  • The flag was adopted in 1995 during the country's transition from a constituent republic of Yugoslavia to an independent state.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1991 (Independence from Yugoslavia)
  • Population: 2.1 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Eastern Orthodox), Islam
  • Language: Macedonian (official), Albanian, Turkish, Romani, Serbian
Norway Flag

Norway

The flag of Norway features a red field with a blue Nordic cross outlined in white that extends to the edges of the flag.

Fun Facts:

  • The red, white, and blue colors are inspired by the French Tricolore and symbolize freedom and independence.
  • The cross design reflects Norway's historical and cultural ties to other Nordic countries.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1905 (Dissolution of the union with Sweden)
  • Population: 5.4 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Lutheran)
  • Language: Norwegian (official), Sami
Oman Flag

Oman

The flag of Oman consists of three stripes (white, green, and red) with a red bar on the hoist side, featuring the national emblem of Oman (a khanjar dagger in a sheath superimposed on two crossed swords).

Fun Facts:

  • The white represents peace and prosperity, the green symbolizes fertility and the Green Mountains (Al Jabal Al Akhdar), and the red stands for battles against foreign invaders.
  • The national emblem is said to date back to the 18th century, and its inclusion on the flag symbolizes the country's historical tradition of independence and resolute stance against foreign domination.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1650 (Al-Said dynasty established), 1951 (Independence from Portugal)
  • Population: 5.3 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam (official, predominantly Ibadi)
  • Language: Arabic (official), English, Baluchi, Swahili, Urdu, Indian dialects
Pakistan Flag

Pakistan

The flag of Pakistan features a white crescent moon and five-pointed star on a dark green field, with a vertical white stripe at the hoist side.

Fun Facts:

  • The green represents Islam and the majority Muslim population, while the white stripe represents religious minorities and minority religions.
  • The flag was adopted on August 14, 1947, when Pakistan gained independence from British rule.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1947 (Independence from British India)
  • Population: 225.2 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam (predominantly Sunni)
  • Language: Urdu (official), English (official), Punjabi, Pashto, Sindhi
Palau Flag

Palau

The flag of Palau consists of a light blue field with a large golden-yellow circle slightly off-center towards the hoist side.

Fun Facts:

  • The light blue background represents the ocean surrounding Palau and the nation's place within the Pacific region. The golden-yellow circle symbolizes the full moon, which is considered a benevolent influence in Palauan culture.
  • The flag's design is deliberately simple to avoid political or tribal associations and to emphasize the unity of the Palauan people.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1994 (Independence from the United States-administered UN Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands)
  • Population: 18,233 (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic, Protestant)
  • Language: Palauan (official in all islands except Sonsoral, Tobi, Pulo Anna), English (official, widely understood), Sonsorolese, Tobian, Japanese
Panama Flag

Panama

The flag of Panama consists of four equal rectangular areas: a white rectangle at the hoist side with a blue five-pointed star in the center, a red rectangle at the top fly side, a white rectangle at the bottom fly side, and a blue rectangle in the center.

Fun Facts:

  • The blue represents the Conservative Party, the red represents the Liberal Party, and the white stands for peace.
  • The blue star stands for the purity and honesty of the country's life, as well as the civic virtues of the Panamanian people.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1903 (Independence from Colombia)
  • Population: 4.4 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic)
  • Language: Spanish (official), English
Papua New Guinea Flag

Papua New Guinea

The flag of Papua New Guinea consists of a red and black diagonal band divided by a golden diagonal band, with a golden bird of paradise in the upper hoist corner and five white stars in the form of the Southern Cross constellation in the fly half.

Fun Facts:

  • The bird of paradise is one of the most recognizable national symbols of Papua New Guinea, chosen for its beauty and uniqueness to the country. The Southern Cross represents Papua New Guinea's geographical location in the South Pacific.
  • The colors of the flag carry cultural, political, and regional meanings: black represents the people and their cultures, red symbolizes the blood shed during the country's struggle for independence, and yellow signifies the abundant natural resources and bright future.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1975 (Independence from Australia)
  • Population: 9.1 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Protestant, Roman Catholic), indigenous beliefs
  • Language: English (official), Tok Pisin (widely used and lingua franca), Hiri Motu (spoken by Papuan region), 848 indigenous languages
Peru Flag

Peru

The flag of Peru consists of three equal, vertical bands of red (hoist side), white, and red, with the national coat of arms centered in the white band.

Fun Facts:

  • The red bands represent the blood shed for Peru's independence and the white symbolizes peace and purity.
  • The coat of arms features a vicuña (a relative of the llama), a cinchona tree (the source of quinine), and a cornucopia spilling out gold and silver coins, representing Peru's natural resources and wealth.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1821 (Independence from Spain)
  • Population: 33.4 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic)
  • Language: Spanish (official), Quechua (official), Aymara (official)
Philippines Flag

Philippines

The flag of the Philippines, also known as the Three Stars and a Sun, features a horizontal bicolor of blue and red with a white equilateral triangle at the hoist, containing three golden stars and a golden sun with eight rays.

Fun Facts:

  • The blue stripe represents peace, truth, and justice; the red stripe symbolizes patriotism and valor; and the white triangle represents liberty, equality, and fraternity.
  • The flag's design was conceived by Emilio Aguinaldo during the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule and was first displayed in 1898.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1898 (Independence from Spain), 1946 (Independence from the United States)
  • Population: 111.0 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic)
  • Language: Filipino (official), English (official)
Poland Flag

Poland

The flag of Poland consists of two equal horizontal bands of white (top) and red.

Fun Facts:

  • The colors are derived from the coats of arms of the Polish kingdoms united in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
  • The flag was officially adopted in 1919, shortly after Poland regained its independence.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 966 (Baptism of Poland), 1025 (Kingdom of Poland), 1918 (Independence from Russia, Austria-Hungary, and Germany)
  • Population: 38.2 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic)
  • Language: Polish
Portugal Flag

Portugal

The flag of Portugal features a vertical bicolor of green and red with the lesser coat of arms of Portugal centered on the dividing line.

Fun Facts:

  • The green represents hope and the red represents the blood of those who died defending the nation.
  • The current design of the flag was officially adopted on June 30, 1911, following the Portuguese Republican Revolution of 1910.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1139 (Kingdom of Portugal), 1910 (Portuguese Republic)
  • Population: 10.3 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic)
  • Language: Portuguese
Puerto Rico Flag

Puerto Rico

The flag of Puerto Rico features five equal horizontal bands of red alternating with white, with an isosceles triangle based on the hoist side in blue bearing a large white five-pointed star in the center.

Fun Facts:

  • The three red stripes symbolize the blood from the brave warriors, the two white stripes represent the victory and peace they achieved, and the blue triangle stands for the sky and coastal waters.
  • The white star represents the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the freedom its people enjoy.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1493 (Spanish settlement)
  • Population: 3.2 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic)
  • Language: Spanish, English
Qatar Flag

Qatar

The flag of Qatar features a white band on the hoist side separated from a maroon field on the fly side by a nine-point serrated line.

Fun Facts:

  • The nine-point serrated line is said to represent Qatar's historical affiliation with the other eight members of the 'reconciled emirates' of the Persian Gulf.
  • The maroon color symbolizes the blood shed during the several wars Qatar had undergone, particularly in the second half of the 19th century. The white stands for peace.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1971 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 2.9 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam (official, predominantly Sunni)
  • Language: Arabic (official), English commonly used as a second language
Romania Flag

Romania

The flag of Romania features three equal vertical bands of blue (hoist side), yellow, and red.

Fun Facts:

  • The colors are derived from the flag of the revolutionaries during the Wallachian uprising of 1821.
  • The flag was officially adopted in 1866 when the Principality of Romania was formed.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1859 (United Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia), 1877 (Independence from the Ottoman Empire), 1947 (Romanian People's Republic), 1989 (Romanian Revolution)
  • Population: 19.3 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Eastern Orthodox)
  • Language: Romanian
Russia Flag

Russia

The flag of Russia consists of three equal horizontal bands of white (top), blue, and red.

Fun Facts:

  • The white color symbolizes nobility and frankness, the blue represents faithfulness, honesty, and chastity, while the red stands for courage, generosity, and love.
  • The flag's design dates back to the late 17th century, and it was re-adopted as the national flag in 1991 following the dissolution of the Soviet Union.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 862 (Rurik Dynasty), 1991 (Russian Federation)
  • Population: 146.2 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (Russian Orthodox), Islam, Buddhism, Judaism
  • Language: Russian (official)
Rwanda Flag

Rwanda

The flag of Rwanda consists of three horizontal bands of blue (top, double width), yellow, and green, with a golden sun with 24 rays in the upper hoist-side corner of the blue band.

Fun Facts:

  • The blue represents peace and happiness, the yellow symbolizes economic development, and the green stands for hope and prosperity.
  • The sun represents enlightenment and the fight against ignorance.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1962 (Independence from Belgium)
  • Population: 12.6 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic, Protestant), Islam
  • Language: Kinyarwanda (official), French (official), English (official), Swahili
Saint Kitts and Nevis Flag

Saint Kitts and Nevis

The flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis consists of a yellow-edged black diagonal band from the lower hoist-side corner to the upper fly-side corner, divided into a green upper triangle and a red lower triangle, with two white five-pointed stars within the black band.

Fun Facts:

  • The green represents the country's fertile land, the red signifies the struggle for freedom, the black epitomizes the African heritage of the people, the yellow denotes year-round sunshine, and the two stars stand for the two islands, Saint Kitts and Nevis.
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis is the smallest sovereign state in the Western Hemisphere, in both area and population, and its flag reflects the nation's modest size and its aspirations for unity and prosperity.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1983 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 53,546 (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Protestant, Roman Catholic)
  • Language: English (official)
Saint Lucia Flag

Saint Lucia

The flag of Saint Lucia consists of a light blue field, with a yellow isosceles triangle below a black arrowhead. The upper edges of the arrowhead have a white border.

Fun Facts:

  • The light blue symbolizes the sky and sea, yellow stands for sunshine and prosperity, black and white represent the harmonious relationship between the black and white races, and the two triangles evoke the Pitons, the island's two iconic volcanic peaks.
  • Saint Lucia is the only country in the world whose flag incorporates the triangle shape in reference to local geographic features (the Pitons).

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1979 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 184,400 (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic)
  • Language: English (official), French Creole (Saint Lucian Creole French)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Flag

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

The flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines features a vertical tricolor of blue, gold, and green. Within the gold band are three green diamonds arranged to form a V shape, which stands for Vincent.

Fun Facts:

  • The blue represents the tropical sky and the crystal clear waters, the gold symbolizes the warmth and vibrancy of the people, and the green epitomizes the lush vegetation of the islands.
  • The diamonds are meant to reflect the plural nature of the many islands that make up the Grenadines, which are politically united with Saint Vincent.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1979 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 111,263 (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Protestant, Roman Catholic)
  • Language: English (official), French Creole
Samoa Flag

Samoa

The flag of Samoa consists of a red field with a blue rectangle in the upper hoist-side quadrant bearing five white five-pointed stars representing the Southern Cross constellation.

Fun Facts:

  • The red represents courage and the blood shed in the struggle for freedom, while the blue stands for freedom and independence. The white stars symbolize Samoa's geographical location and its link to New Zealand, whose flag also features the Southern Cross.
  • Samoa is one of the few countries in the world that does not incorporate any green into its flag design.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1962 (Independence from New Zealand-administered UN trusteeship)
  • Population: 203,774 (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Protestant)
  • Language: Samoan (official), English (official)
San Marino Flag

San Marino

The flag of San Marino consists of two equal horizontal bands of white (top) and light blue with the national coat of arms superimposed in the center.

Fun Facts:

  • The white and blue colors are derived from the traditional colors of the livery of the Ducal Palace, the official residence of the Republic's Captains Regent.
  • The coat of arms features three towers on three peaks, each tower with a bronze plume, and a scroll below bearing the word 'LIBERTAS' (Latin for 'liberty'), signifying the ancient Republic's long history of independence.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 301 CE (traditional founding date), 1631 (independence from the Papal States recognized by the Papacy)
  • Population: 34,017 (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic)
  • Language: Italian
Saudi Arabia Flag

Saudi Arabia

The flag of Saudi Arabia features a green field with the shahada (Islamic declaration of faith) in white Arabic calligraphy above a white horizontal saber, with the blade pointing to the hoist side of the flag.

Fun Facts:

  • The green of the flag represents Islam and the sword stands for the strictness in applying justice. The shahada reads, 'There is no god but Allah; Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah'.
  • The flag is never flown at half-mast because lowering it would be considered blasphemous due to the presence of the shahada. Instead, a black ribbon is affixed to the top of the flagpole as a sign of mourning.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1932 (Unification of Saudi Arabia)
  • Population: 35.3 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam (official, predominantly Sunni)
  • Language: Arabic (official)
Senegal Flag

Senegal

The flag of Senegal features three equal vertical bands of green (hoist side), yellow, and red with a five-pointed green star centered in the yellow band.

Fun Facts:

  • The green represents Islam, progress, and hope; the yellow symbolizes natural wealth and progress; the red signifies sacrifice and determination. The star represents unity and hope.
  • The flag's design is inspired by the flag of the Mali Federation, which consisted of Senegal and French Sudan (now Mali) during a brief period in 1960.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1960 (Independence from France)
  • Population: 17.2 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam (predominantly Sunni), Christianity
  • Language: French (official), Wolof, Pulaar, Jola, Mandinka
Serbia Flag

Serbia

The flag of Serbia consists of three equal horizontal bands of red (top), blue, and white, with the coat of arms of Serbia shifted slightly to the hoist side.

Fun Facts:

  • The red, blue, and white colors are Pan-Slavic colors and symbolize freedom and revolutionary ideals.
  • The coat of arms features a double-headed eagle and a shield with a cross and four fire steels, representing the Serbian Orthodox Church.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 2006 (Independence from Serbia and Montenegro)
  • Population: 6.7 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Eastern Orthodox)
  • Language: Serbian (official)
Seychelles Flag

Seychelles

The flag of Seychelles consists of five oblique bands of blue (hoist side), yellow, red, white, and green (bottom) radiating from the bottom hoist-side corner.

Fun Facts:

  • The blue represents the sky and the sea, yellow for the sun giving light and life, red for the people's determination to work for the future in unity and love, white for social justice and harmony, and green for the land and natural environment.
  • The Seychelles flag is the only national flag in the world to include the color combination of blue, yellow, red, white, and green.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1976 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 99,202 (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic, Protestant)
  • Language: Seychellois Creole (official), English (official), French (official)
Sierra Leone Flag

Sierra Leone

The flag of Sierra Leone consists of three equal horizontal bands of green (top), white, and blue.

Fun Facts:

  • The green symbolizes agriculture, mountains, and natural resources; the white represents unity and justice; and the blue stands for the natural harbor of Freetown, the capital city, as well as the hope of contributing to world peace.
  • The flag's tricolor design is inspired by the flag of the United States, reflecting the historical ties between the two countries. Sierra Leone was founded as a colony for freed African American slaves in the early 19th century.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1961 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 8.1 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam, Christianity, traditional African religions
  • Language: English (official), Krio, Mende, Temne, other indigenous languages
Singapore Flag

Singapore

The flag of Singapore consists of two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and white with a white crescent moon and five white five-pointed stars in a circle in the upper hoist-side corner on the red band.

Fun Facts:

  • The red represents universal brotherhood and equality of man, while the white signifies pervading and everlasting purity and virtue. The crescent moon represents a young nation on the ascendant, and the five stars stand for the nation's ideals of democracy, peace, progress, justice, and equality.
  • The flag's simple design reflects Singapore's belief in the virtues of harmonious social order, and the ideals of the People's Action Party, the ruling political party that led Singapore to independence in 1965.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1965 (Independence from Malaysia)
  • Population: 5.9 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Taoism, Hinduism
  • Language: English (official), Malay (official), Mandarin Chinese (official), Tamil (official)
Slovakia Flag

Slovakia

The flag of Slovakia consists of three equal horizontal bands of white (top), blue, and red, with the coat of arms of Slovakia centered on the white and blue bands.

Fun Facts:

  • The colors are derived from the Pan-Slavic colors and are shared with several other Slavic nations.
  • The flag was adopted on September 3, 1992, slightly before the dissolution of Czechoslovakia.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1993 (Independence from Czechoslovakia)
  • Population: 5.5 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic)
  • Language: Slovak
Slovenia Flag

Slovenia

The flag of Slovenia features three equal horizontal bands of white (top), blue, and red, with the Coat of Arms of Slovenia located in the upper hoist side of the flag centered in the white and blue bands.

Fun Facts:

  • The coat of arms features three golden six-pointed stars, which are symbols taken from the coat of arms of the Counts of Celje, the Slovenian dynastic house from the 14th and 15th centuries.
  • The flag was officially adopted on June 27, 1991, following the Slovenian independence referendum.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1991 (Independence from Yugoslavia)
  • Population: 2.1 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic)
  • Language: Slovenian
Solomon Islands Flag

Solomon Islands

The flag of Solomon Islands features a thin yellow diagonal stripe divided diagonally from the lower hoist-side corner to the upper fly-side corner, with a blue upper triangle and green lower triangle. Five white five-pointed stars appear in the hoist-side corner on the blue band.

Fun Facts:

  • The blue represents the surrounding ocean and the importance of the sea to island life, the green symbolizes the land, forests, and agricultural wealth, and the yellow epitomizes the sunshine and prosperity of the islands. The five stars stand for the five main island groups that make up the Solomon Islands.
  • The flag's design was chosen through a nationwide competition held in 1977, the winning entry submitted by a school teacher named Talouli Fini.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1978 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 721,159 (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Protestant, Roman Catholic)
  • Language: English (official), Melanesian pidgin (lingua franca), 120 indigenous languages
Somalia Flag

Somalia

The flag of Somalia consists of a light blue field with a white five-pointed star in the center.

Fun Facts:

  • The blue represents the sky and the Indian Ocean, while the white star symbolizes unity and the five regions inhabited by Somalis: Djibouti, Somaliland, the Ogaden region in Ethiopia, the North Eastern Province in Kenya, and Somalia.
  • The flag was designed by Mohammed Awale Liban and was adopted in 1954.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1960 (Independence from Italy and the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 15.9 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam (predominantly Sunni)
  • Language: Somali (official), Arabic (official), Italian, English
South Africa Flag

South Africa

The flag of South Africa consists of a horizontal bicolor of red and blue, with a black triangle at the hoist and a green pall (Y-shaped band) that splits the white into two triangular sections. The green pall is edged in gold, and the red and blue bands are separated by a narrow white stripe.

Fun Facts:

  • The colors were chosen to represent the country's diverse population: black, green, and gold are found in the flags of the African National Congress, while red, white, and blue are the colors of the flags of the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, representing the country's colonial past.
  • The flag was adopted on April 27, 1994, at the beginning of South Africa's 1994 general election, to replace the flag that had been used since 1928.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1910 (Union of South Africa), 1961 (Republic of South Africa)
  • Population: 60.1 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Traditional African religions
  • Language: 11 official languages including Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
South Korea Flag

South Korea

The flag of South Korea, also known as the Taegukgi, features a white rectangular background with a red and blue Taegeuk (yin and yang symbol) in the center, accompanied by four black trigrams, one in each corner of the flag.

Fun Facts:

  • The white background represents peace and purity, while the Taegeuk symbolizes the balance of opposites, such as yin and yang, in the universe.
  • The four trigrams represent the four classical elements: heaven, earth, water, and fire.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1948 (Republic of Korea established)
  • Population: 51.8 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity, Buddhism, Confucianism
  • Language: Korean
South Sudan Flag

South Sudan

The flag of South Sudan consists of three horizontal stripes of black, red, and green, separated by white fimbriations, with a blue equilateral triangle at the hoist containing a gold star.

Fun Facts:

  • The black represents the people of South Sudan, the red symbolizes the blood shed for independence, the green stands for the country's natural resources, and the white represents peace.
  • The blue triangle symbolizes the Nile River, and the gold star represents unity and hope for the future.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 2011 (Independence from Sudan)
  • Population: 11.2 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity, traditional African religions, Islam
  • Language: English (official), Arabic, indigenous languages
Spain Flag

Spain

The flag of Spain, also known as the Rojigualda, consists of three horizontal bands of red (top), yellow (double width), and red, with the national coat of arms on the hoist side of the yellow band.

Fun Facts:

  • The red and yellow colors are thought to be derived from the ancient arms of the Crown of Aragon.
  • The current flag was officially adopted on December 19, 1981, with the 1978 Spanish Constitution.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1469 (Union of the Crowns of Castile and Aragon), 1516 (Kingdom of Spain)
  • Population: 47.4 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic)
  • Language: Spanish (Castilian), Catalan, Galician, Basque
Sri Lanka Flag

Sri Lanka

The flag of Sri Lanka consists of a golden lion holding a sword in its right fore-paw in a maroon background with four golden bo leaves, one in each corner. This is bordered by gold, and to its left are two vertical stripes of equal size in green and saffron, with the saffron stripe closest to the lion.

Fun Facts:

  • The lion represents bravery, the sword represents sovereignty and authority, the four bo leaves symbolize the four main concepts of Buddhism (Mettā, Karuna, Mudita, Upekshā), the maroon background represents the majority Sinhalese, while the saffron stripe stands for the minority Tamil, and the green stripe represents the Muslim minority.
  • The flag's design incorporates elements of Sri Lanka's pre-colonial flags used by the Sinhalese kingdoms, featuring animal symbols and the colors maroon and saffron.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1948 (Independence from the United Kingdom as Ceylon), 1972 (Became Sri Lanka)
  • Population: 22.2 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Buddhism (official), Hinduism, Islam, Christianity
  • Language: Sinhala (official & national), Tamil (official & national), English
Sudan Flag

Sudan

The flag of Sudan consists of a horizontal tricolor of red, white, and black bands with a green triangle at the hoist.

Fun Facts:

  • The red represents the struggle for freedom, the white stands for peace, light, and love, the black symbolizes Sudan itself (in Arabic, 'Sudan' means black), and the green triangle represents Islam, prosperity, and agriculture.
  • The flag's design is inspired by the Arab Liberation Flag used during the Arab Revolt of 1916-1918, reflecting Sudan's cultural and historical ties to the Arab world.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1956 (Independence from Egypt and the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 44.9 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam (predominantly Sunni), Christianity, traditional African religions
  • Language: Arabic (official), English (official), Nubian, Ta Bedawie, Fur
Suriname Flag

Suriname

The flag of Suriname consists of five horizontal bands of green (top, double width), white, red (quadruple width), white, and green (double width), with a large, yellow, five-pointed star centered in the red band.

Fun Facts:

  • The green represents the fertility of the land, white symbolizes peace and justice, red stands for progress and love, and the yellow star signifies the unity of all ethnic groups and the golden future of Suriname.
  • The flag's design was chosen through a national competition held in 1975, the winning entry submitted by Jacques Herman Pinas, a local artist and graphic designer.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1975 (Independence from the Netherlands)
  • Population: 591,800 (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Protestant, Roman Catholic), Hinduism, Islam, traditional African religions
  • Language: Dutch (official), English (widely spoken), Sranan Tongo (Surinamese Creole, lingua franca), Caribbean Hindustani, Javanese
Sweden Flag

Sweden

The flag of Sweden features a yellow or gold Nordic cross on a field of blue.

Fun Facts:

  • The Nordic cross design reflects Sweden's location in the Nordic region and its cultural ties with its neighbors.
  • The exact origin of the Swedish flag is lost in history, but the oldest recorded pictures of a blue cloth with a yellow cross date from the 16th century.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 800s (Viking Age), 1523 (Swedish War of Liberation), 1905 (Dissolution of the union with Norway)
  • Population: 10.4 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (Lutheran Church of Sweden)
  • Language: Swedish
Switzerland Flag

Switzerland

The flag of Switzerland consists of a red square with a bold, equilateral white cross in the center.

Fun Facts:

  • The white cross is thought to have been used as the field sign of the Old Swiss Confederacy since the 14th century, with the red background added later to distinguish the Swiss troops from others.
  • The Swiss flag is one of only two square sovereign-state flags, the other being the flag of Vatican City. The emblem of the Red Cross is the Swiss flag with switched colors.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1291 (traditional founding date of the Old Swiss Confederacy), 1848 (establishment of federal state)
  • Population: 8.7 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic, Protestant), Islam
  • Language: German, French, Italian, Romansh (all official)
Syria Flag

Syria

The flag of Syria consists of three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black, with two small, green, five-pointed stars in a horizontal line centered in the white band.

Fun Facts:

  • The red represents the blood shed in the struggle for freedom, the white symbolizes peace and optimism, and the black stands for oppression and ignorance.
  • The two green stars represent the states of Syria and Egypt, which were united as the United Arab Republic from 1958 to 1961.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1946 (Independence from France)
  • Population: 18.3 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam, Christianity
  • Language: Arabic (official), Kurdish, Armenian, Aramaic, Circassian
São Tomé and Príncipe Flag

São Tomé and Príncipe

The flag of São Tomé and Príncipe consists of a red triangle at the hoist and three horizontal bands of green (top), yellow (double width), and green with two black five-pointed stars on the yellow band.

Fun Facts:

  • The red triangle represents the struggle for independence, the green symbolizes the country's rich vegetation, and the yellow stands for cocoa, one of the nation's main agricultural products and exports. The two black stars signify the two main islands of São Tomé and Príncipe.
  • São Tomé and Príncipe's flag shares close similarities with the flags of the other four Portuguese-speaking African countries, known collectively as the PALOP: Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, and Mozambique.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1975 (Independence from Portugal)
  • Population: 223,107 (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic)
  • Language: Portuguese (official)
Taiwan Flag

Taiwan

The flag of Taiwan, also known as the Republic of China, features a red field with a blue canton bearing a white sun with 12 rays.

Fun Facts:

  • The blue represents liberty and justice, the white sun symbolizes democracy and equality, and the red field stands for fraternity and sacrifice.
  • The flag was first used in 1928 by the Republic of China and has been the official flag of Taiwan since 1949.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1912 (Republic of China established), 1949 (Government relocated to Taiwan)
  • Population: 23.6 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity, folk religions
  • Language: Mandarin Chinese (official), Taiwanese Hokkien, Hakka, indigenous languages
Tajikistan Flag

Tajikistan

The flag of Tajikistan consists of a horizontal tricolor of red (top), white, and green in the ratio of 2:3:2, with a gold crown surmounted by an arc of seven gold, five-pointed stars centered in the white stripe.

Fun Facts:

  • The red represents the sun, unity, and the victory of the workers and farmers, the white stands for purity, cotton (an important crop in Tajikistan), and snowy mountains, and the green symbolizes the bountiful agriculture and natural resources. The crown represents the Tajik people, while the seven stars signify perfection and happiness.
  • The flag's design was slightly modified in 1992, shortly after Tajikistan gained independence from the Soviet Union, with the addition of the crown and stars to replace the former communist symbols.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1991 (Independence from the Soviet Union)
  • Population: 9.8 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam (predominantly Sunni), Christianity, Zoroastrianism
  • Language: Tajik (official), Russian (widely used in government and business)
Tanzania Flag

Tanzania

The flag of Tanzania consists of a yellow-edged black diagonal band, divided diagonally from the lower hoist-side corner, with a green upper triangle and blue lower triangle.

Fun Facts:

  • The green represents the natural vegetation and agricultural wealth of the country, while the blue symbolizes the Indian Ocean, lakes, and rivers. The black represents the native Swahili people and the yellow symbolizes the country's mineral deposits.
  • The flag incorporates the elements of the flags of Tanganyika and Zanzibar, which united to form Tanzania in 1964.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1964 (Merger of Tanganyika and Zanzibar)
  • Population: 61.5 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity, Islam, Traditional African religions
  • Language: Swahili, English
Thailand Flag

Thailand

The flag of Thailand, also known as the Trairanga (tricolor flag), features five horizontal stripes of red (top), white, blue (double width), white, and red.

Fun Facts:

  • The red stands for the nation and the blood of life, the white represents religions and the purity of Buddhism, and the blue symbolizes the monarchy of the Kingdom of Thailand.
  • The flag's colors are said to have been inspired by the flag of the United States, which was introduced to Thailand (then known as Siam) in the early 19th century by American sea captains.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1238 (Traditional founding date of the Sukhothai Kingdom), 1932 (Constitutional monarchy established)
  • Population: 70.0 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Buddhism (official), Islam, Christianity, Hinduism
  • Language: Thai (official), English (secondary language of the elite), ethnic and regional dialects
Togo Flag

Togo

The flag of Togo consists of five equal horizontal bands of green (top and bottom) alternating with yellow, with a red square in the upper hoist-side corner bearing a five-pointed white star in the center.

Fun Facts:

  • The green represents the forests and agricultural wealth, the yellow symbolizes the savannas and mineral wealth, the red square stands for blood shed during the struggle for independence, and the white star signifies hope, purity, and peace.
  • The flag's design is inspired by the flag of Liberia, which was founded as a colony for freed African-American slaves in the early 19th century. Togo was a German colony from 1884 to 1914 and later became a French-administered UN trusteeship before gaining independence in 1960.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1960 (Independence from France)
  • Population: 8.5 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity, Islam, traditional African religions
  • Language: French (official), Ewe, Kabiyé, other indigenous languages
Tonga Flag

Tonga

The flag of Tonga consists of a red field with a white rectangle in the upper hoist-side corner bearing a red Greek Cross.

Fun Facts:

  • The red represents the blood of Christ shed on the cross for the sins of mankind, the white symbolizes purity, and the cross stands for Christianity, the predominant religion in Tonga.
  • Tonga is the only sovereign monarchical state in Oceania, and one of the few countries in the world where the monarch still wields significant political power. The flag's simple design reflects Tonga's strong Christian heritage and its historical ties to the British Empire.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1875 (Unification of Tonga), 1970 (Independence from British protection)
  • Population: 106,017 (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Methodist)
  • Language: Tongan (official), English (official)
Trinidad and Tobago Flag

Trinidad and Tobago

The flag of Trinidad and Tobago consists of a red field with a white-edged black diagonal band extending from the upper hoist-side corner to the lower fly-side corner.

Fun Facts:

  • The black represents the strength and unity of the people, the white stands for equality and the sea, and the red symbolizes the warmth and energy of the sun, as well as the courage and friendliness of the people.
  • The flag's diagonal design is unique among national flags and is said to represent the Trinity (the three peaks of the Northern Range) and the meeting of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean at the southern tip of Trinidad.
  • The flag was designed by Carlisle Chang, a local artist, and was chosen through a national competition held in 1962, the year Trinidad and Tobago gained independence from the United Kingdom.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1962 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 1.4 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Protestant, Roman Catholic), Hinduism, Islam
  • Language: English (official), Caribbean Hindustani, French, Spanish, Chinese
Tunisia Flag

Tunisia

The flag of Tunisia features a red field with a white circle in the center bearing a red crescent nearly encircling a five-pointed red star.

Fun Facts:

  • The red represents the blood shed by martyrs in the struggle for independence, the white stands for peace, and the crescent and star are traditional symbols of Islam, the country's predominant religion.
  • The flag's design is based on the naval ensign of the Ottoman Empire, which ruled Tunisia from the 16th century until the late 19th century. Tunisia was a French protectorate from 1881 until gaining independence in 1956.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1956 (Independence from France)
  • Population: 12.0 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam (official, predominantly Sunni)
  • Language: Arabic (official), French, Berber
Turkey Flag

Turkey

The flag of Turkey, also known as the Turkish Flag or Ay Yıldız (Moon Star), features a red field with a large white crescent moon and a smaller five-pointed white star placed outside the crescent opening.

Fun Facts:

  • The red represents the blood shed by Turkish soldiers, the crescent moon symbolizes Islam and the five-pointed star stands for the five pillars of Islam.
  • The flag's design is derived from the flag of the Ottoman Empire, which ruled a vast territory including present-day Turkey for over 600 years until its dissolution in 1922. The modern Turkish flag was officially adopted in 1936.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1923 (Republic of Turkey established)
  • Population: 84.7 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam (predominantly Sunni), Christianity, Judaism
  • Language: Turkish (official), Kurdish, Arabic, Armenian, Greek
Turkmenistan Flag

Turkmenistan

The flag of Turkmenistan features a green field with a vertical red stripe near the hoist side, containing five carpet guls (designs used in producing rugs) stacked above two crossed olive branches. A white crescent moon and five white five-pointed stars appear in the upper hoist-side corner of the green field.

Fun Facts:

  • The green represents Islam, the red symbolizes the country's progress and the blood shed for independence, the carpet guls reflect the country's famous carpet industry and its cultural heritage, and the olive branches stand for peace and friendship. The crescent moon symbolizes Islam and the five stars represent the five regions of Turkmenistan.
  • The flag's design was adopted in 1992, shortly after Turkmenistan gained independence from the Soviet Union. The unique carpet guls motif is a distinctive feature of the Turkmen flag and reflects the country's rich artistic traditions.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1991 (Independence from the Soviet Union)
  • Population: 6.1 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam (predominantly Sunni)
  • Language: Turkmen (official), Russian, Uzbek
Tuvalu Flag

Tuvalu

The flag of Tuvalu consists of a light blue field with the flag of the United Kingdom in the upper hoist-side quadrant and nine yellow five-pointed stars forming a T-shaped constellation on the outer half of the flag.

Fun Facts:

  • The light blue represents the Pacific Ocean, the Union Jack reflects Tuvalu's historical ties to the United Kingdom, and the nine stars symbolize the nine islands that make up Tuvalu.
  • The arrangement of the stars in the shape of the letter 'T' is a unique feature of the Tuvaluan flag and distinguishes it from other Pacific island nations that also incorporate the Union Jack in their flag designs.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1978 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 11,931 (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Protestant)
  • Language: Tuvaluan (official), English (official)
Uganda Flag

Uganda

The flag of Uganda consists of six equal horizontal bands of black (top), yellow, red, black, yellow, and red, with a white disc superimposed at the center containing a grey crowned crane facing the hoist side.

Fun Facts:

  • The black represents the African people, the yellow stands for sunshine and natural resources, and the red symbolizes brotherhood and the blood shed in the struggle for independence. The grey crowned crane is the national symbol of Uganda, chosen for its gentle nature and graceful movements.
  • The flag's design incorporates the colors of the pan-African movement and is similar to the flags of several other African countries that gained independence from European colonial powers in the mid-20th century.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1962 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 47.1 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity, Islam, traditional African religions
  • Language: English (official), Swahili (official), Luganda, other Niger-Congo languages
Ukraine Flag

Ukraine

The flag of Ukraine consists of two equal horizontal bands of blue and yellow, with blue on the top and yellow on the bottom.

Fun Facts:

  • The blue represents the sky, streams, and mountains, while the yellow represents the golden wheat fields.
  • The flag was officially adopted in 1992 after Ukraine gained its independence from the Soviet Union.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1991 (Independence from the Soviet Union)
  • Population: 44.1 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Eastern Orthodox)
  • Language: Ukrainian
United Arab Emirates Flag

United Arab Emirates

The flag of the United Arab Emirates features a red vertical band on the hoist side and three equal horizontal bands of green (top), white, and black on the fly side.

Fun Facts:

  • The red represents hardiness, bravery, strength, and courage, the green stands for hope, joy, love and optimism, the white symbolizes peace and honesty, and the black signifies the defeat of enemies and neutrality.
  • The flag's Pan-Arab colors reflect the UAE's cultural and political alignment with the Arab world, while the unique vertical red band distinguishes it from the flags of other Arab states.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1971 (Formation of the United Arab Emirates)
  • Population: 9.9 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam (official, predominantly Sunni)
  • Language: Arabic (official), English, Persian, Hindi, Urdu
United Kingdom Flag

United Kingdom

The flag of the United Kingdom, known as the Union Jack, consists of a blue field with the red cross of Saint George (patron saint of England) outlined in white superimposed on the diagonal red cross of Saint Patrick (patron saint of Ireland), which is superimposed on the diagonal white cross of Saint Andrew (patron saint of Scotland).

Fun Facts:

  • The flag's design combines the individual flags of England (St George's Cross), Scotland (St Andrew's Cross), and Ireland (St Patrick's Cross), reflecting the union of these three kingdoms under a single monarch.
  • The Union Jack is one of the oldest continuously used national flags in the world, with its origins dating back to the early 17th century. The current design was adopted in 1801 following the Act of Union between Great Britain and Ireland.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1707 (Kingdom of Great Britain established), 1801 (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland), 1922 (Current formation, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
  • Population: 67.1 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (Church of England, Church of Scotland, Roman Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Jewish)
  • Language: English (de facto official), Scots, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic, Irish, Cornish
United States Flag

United States

The flag of the United States, often referred to as the American flag or the Stars and Stripes, consists of thirteen equal horizontal stripes of red (top and bottom) alternating with white, with a blue rectangle in the canton bearing fifty small, white, five-pointed stars arranged in nine offset horizontal rows.

Fun Facts:

  • The stars represent the 50 states, and the stripes represent the 13 colonies that declared independence from Great Britain.
  • The current design of the U.S. flag dates to July 4, 1960, when Hawaii became the 50th state.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1776 (Independence from Great Britain)
  • Population: 331.9 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (Protestant, Catholic), Judaism, Islam
  • Language: English (de facto national language)
Uruguay Flag

Uruguay

The flag of Uruguay consists of nine equal horizontal stripes of white alternating with blue, with a white square in the upper hoist-side corner bearing a yellow Sun of May with a face.

Fun Facts:

  • The nine stripes represent the nine original departments of Uruguay, while the Sun of May symbolizes the Inca sun god Inti and the May Revolution that led to independence from Spain.
  • The flag is one of very few national flags to feature a sun with a face.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1825 (Independence from Brazil), 1828 (Independence from Argentina)
  • Population: 3.5 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic)
  • Language: Spanish (official)
Uzbekistan Flag

Uzbekistan

The flag of Uzbekistan consists of three equal horizontal bands of turquoise (top), white (double width), and green, with a red vertical stripe on the hoist side. At the center of the white band are twelve gold stars arranged in rows of three above and below a gold crescent moon.

Fun Facts:

  • The turquoise represents the sky and clear waters, the white stands for peace and purity, the green symbolizes nature and new beginnings, and the red signifies life force. The twelve stars represent the twelve provinces of Uzbekistan, while the crescent moon is a symbol of Islam.
  • The flag's design was adopted in 1991 following Uzbekistan's independence from the Soviet Union. The unique color scheme and the incorporation of traditional Islamic symbols distinguish the Uzbek flag from those of other former Soviet republics.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1991 (Independence from the Soviet Union)
  • Population: 34.2 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam (predominantly Sunni), Christianity, Judaism
  • Language: Uzbek (official), Russian, Tajik, Kazakh, Karakalpak
Vanuatu Flag

Vanuatu

The flag of Vanuatu features a yellow Y-shaped band, outlined in black, that extends from the hoist side to the fly side of the flag, dividing the field into four triangular sections of alternating colors of red (top and bottom) and green (hoist side and fly side). A black-outlined yellow boar's tusk emblem appears centered within the black outlines of the yellow band.

Fun Facts:

  • The yellow Y-shaped band represents the light of the gospel spreading through the islands of Vanuatu, the red stands for the blood of Christ and the sacrifice of the Ni-Vanuatu people, while the green symbolizes the lush vegetation and agricultural wealth of the islands. The boar's tusk emblem is a traditional symbol of power and prosperity.
  • The flag's unique and complex design was chosen through a national competition held in 1980 and incorporates elements from the winning entries submitted by local artists and designers.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1980 (Independence from joint French-British administration)
  • Population: 314,464 (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Protestant, Roman Catholic)
  • Language: Bislama (official), English (official), French (official), over 100 indigenous languages
Vatican City Flag

Vatican City

The flag of Vatican City consists of two vertical bands of gold (hoist side) and white with the crossed keys of Saint Peter and the Papal Tiara centered in the white band.

Fun Facts:

  • The gold and white colors are the traditional colors of the Papacy, while the crossed keys represent the metaphorical keys of heaven entrusted to Saint Peter, the first Pope, by Jesus Christ. The Papal Tiara symbolizes the Pope's authority as the sovereign of Vatican City.
  • Vatican City is the smallest independent state in the world, with a total area of just 44 hectares (0.44 square kilometers) and a population of around 825 people. It is an absolute monarchy ruled by the Pope, who serves as both the religious leader of the Catholic Church and the head of state of Vatican City.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1929 (Lateran Treaty signed establishing Vatican City as an independent state)
  • Population: 825 (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (Roman Catholic)
  • Language: Italian (official), Latin (official), French (official)
Vatican City (Holy See) Flag

Vatican City (Holy See)

The flag of Vatican City consists of two vertical bands of gold (hoist side) and white with the crossed keys of Saint Peter and the Papal Tiara centered in the white band.

Fun Facts:

  • The gold and white colors are the traditional colors of the Papacy, while the crossed keys represent the metaphorical keys of heaven entrusted to Saint Peter, the first Pope, by Jesus Christ. The Papal Tiara symbolizes the Pope's authority as the sovereign of Vatican City.
  • Vatican City is the smallest independent state in the world, with a total area of just 44 hectares (0.44 square kilometers) and a population of around 825 people. It is an absolute monarchy ruled by the Pope, who serves as both the religious leader of the Catholic Church and the head of state of Vatican City.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1929 (Lateran Treaty signed establishing Vatican City as an independent state)
  • Population: 825 (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (Roman Catholic)
  • Language: Italian (official), Latin (official), French (official)
Venezuela Flag

Venezuela

The flag of Venezuela consists of three equal horizontal bands of yellow (top), blue, and red, with an arc of eight white five-pointed stars centered on the blue band and an official coat of arms featuring a white horse and other symbols on the hoist side of the yellow band.

Fun Facts:

  • The yellow represents the riches of the land, particularly gold, the blue symbolizes the Atlantic Ocean separating Venezuela from Spain, and the red represents the blood shed in the struggle for independence.
  • The eight stars represent the eight provinces that supported Venezuelan independence in 1811.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1811 (Independence from Spain)
  • Population: 28.7 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic)
  • Language: Spanish (official), indigenous languages
Vietnam Flag

Vietnam

The flag of Vietnam, also known as the red flag with a golden star, features a large five-pointed golden star in the center of a red field.

Fun Facts:

  • The red background symbolizes the bloodshed during Vietnam's struggle for independence, while the five-pointed star represents the unity of workers, peasants, intellectuals, traders, and soldiers in building socialism.
  • The flag was used by the Viet Minh during the Vietnamese Revolutionary League and adopted as the flag of North Vietnam in 1955, and then of unified Vietnam in 1976.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1945 (Independence from France), 1976 (Reunification of North and South Vietnam)
  • Population: 98.2 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Folk religion, Buddhism
  • Language: Vietnamese
Yemen Flag

Yemen

The flag of Yemen consists of three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black.

Fun Facts:

  • The red represents the blood of martyrs and unity, the white stands for a bright future, and the black symbolizes the dark past.
  • Yemen's flag is identical to the Arab Liberation Flag, which originated in the Arab Revolt of 1916 against the Ottoman Empire and has influenced the designs of several other Arab nations' flags.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1990 (Unification of North Yemen and South Yemen)
  • Population: 30.5 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Islam (predominantly Sunni, significant Shia minority)
  • Language: Arabic (official)
Zambia Flag

Zambia

The flag of Zambia consists of a green field with an orange eagle in flight over a rectangular block of three vertical stripes - red, black, and orange - at the bottom right corner.

Fun Facts:

  • The green symbolizes the country's natural resources, while the eagle represents the people's ability to rise above the nation's problems.
  • The three vertical stripes represent the country's struggle for freedom: red for the blood lost, black for the African people, and orange for the country's mineral wealth, particularly copper.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1964 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 18.9 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity, Traditional African religions, Islam
  • Language: English (official), Bemba, Nyanja, Tonga, Lozi, other Bantu languages
Zimbabwe Flag

Zimbabwe

The flag of Zimbabwe consists of seven equal horizontal stripes of green (top), yellow, red, black, red, yellow, and green, with a white equilateral triangle containing a red five-pointed star with a Zimbabwe Bird inside a gold circle at the center, all bordered in black, extending from the hoist side.

Fun Facts:

  • The green represents agriculture and rural areas, the yellow stands for mineral wealth, the red symbolizes the blood shed during the struggle for independence, the black signifies the heritage and ethnicity of the black majority, and the white triangle represents peace. The Zimbabwe Bird is a national symbol that appears on the country's coat of arms and banknotes.
  • Zimbabwe's flag was adopted in 1980 following the country's independence from the United Kingdom and has remained unchanged since then, making it one of the most recognizable and enduring flag designs in Africa.

Country Facts:

  • Founded Date: 1980 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
  • Population: 15.1 million (2021 estimate)
  • Religion: Christianity, traditional African religions, Islam
  • Language: English (official), Shona, Ndebele, other indigenous languages