World Flags
world-flags
Austria flag with the eagle coat of arms is USA made of 200 denier nylon. Stocked in 3x5 ft. with grommets for outdoor use. Sizes up to 6x10 ft. or indoor styles are available by special order, 2-3 week availability. /Asset/austriaroyal.jpg
Bahamas Red Ensign outdoor flags are USA made of nylon flag material and are finished with a canvas heading and two brass grommets on the hoist side, 2 rows of stitching top and bottom sides and 4 rows of stitching on the fly side. They are attached to the flagpole by means of a halyard (rope) and flag snaps, or to smaller poles with flag fasteners. Standard sizes for outdoor international flags are 16x24 in. 2x3 ft., and 3x5 ft. Flags are available in larger sizes made to order. /Asset/bahamasredensign.jpg
Afghanistan Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 2002; The Afghanistan flag has three equal vertical bands of black (hoist side), red, and green, with the national emblem in white centered on the red band and slightly overlapping the other two bands. The center of the emblem features a mosque with pulpit and flags on either side and below the mosque are numerals for the solar year 1298 (1919 in the Gregorian calendar, the year of Afghan independence from the UK). This central image is circled by a border consisting of sheaves of wheat on the left and right, in the upper-center is an Arabic inscription of the Shahada (Muslim creed) below which are rays of the rising sun over the Takbir (Arabic expression meaning "God is great"), and at bottom center is a scroll bearing the name Afghanistan. Black signifies the past, red is for the blood shed for independence, and green can represent either hope for the future, agricultural prosperity, or Islam. /Asset/afghanistan.jpg Albania Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1992; The Albanian flag is red with a black two-headed eagle in the center. The design is claimed to be that of 15th-century hero George Castriota SKANDERBEG, who led a successful uprising against the Turks that resulted in a short-lived independence for some Albanian regions (1443-78). An unsubstantiated explanation for the eagle symbol is the tradition that Albanians see themselves as descendants of the eagle; they refer to themselves as "Shkypetars," which translates as "sons of the eagle". /Asset/albania.jpg Algeria Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1962; The Algerian flag has two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) and white, and a red, five-pointed star within a red crescent centered over the two-color boundary. The colors represent Islam (green), purity and peace (white), and liberty (red). The crescent and star are also Islamic symbols, but the crescent is more closed than those of other Muslim countries because the Algerians believe the long crescent horns bring happiness. /Asset/algeria.jpg Andorra Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1971; The flag of Andorra consists of three vertical bands of blue (hoist side), yellow, and red, with the national coat of arms centered in the yellow band. The latter band is slightly wider than the other two so that the ratio of band widths is 8:9:8. The coat of arms features a quartered shield with the emblems of (starting in the upper left and proceeding clockwise): Urgell, Foix, Bearn, and Catalonia; the motto reads VIRTUS UNITA FORTIOR (Strength United is Stronger). The flag combines the blue and red French colors with the red and yellow of Spain to show Franco-Spanish protection. /Asset/andorra.jpg Angola Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1975; The Angola flag has two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and black with a centered yellow emblem consisting of a five-pointed star within half a cogwheel crossed by a machete (in the style of a hammer and sickle). The red represents liberty, black the African continent, the symbols characterize workers and peasants symbolizing the workers and industrial production. A machete symbolizing the peasants, agricultural production and the armed struggle; and a star, symbolizing international solidarity and progress. The cog wheel, the machete and the star shall be yellow, symbolizing the country's wealth. /Asset/angola.jpg Antigua/Barbuda Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1967; The Antigua and Barbuda flag is red, with an inverted isosceles triangle based on the top edge of the flag. The triangle contains three horizontal bands of black (top), light blue, and white, with a yellow rising sun in the black band. The sun symbolizes the dawn of a new era, black represents the African heritage of most of the population, blue is for hope, and red is for the dynamism of the people. The "V" stands for victory; the successive yellow, blue, and white coloring is also meant to evoke the country's tourist attractions of sun, sea, and sand. /Asset/antigua.jpg Argentina Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1812; The Argentinean flag consists of three equal horizontal bands of light blue (top), white, and light blue. Centered in the white band is a radiant yellow sun with a human face known as the Sun of May; the colors represent the clear skies and snow of the Andes and the sun symbol commemorates the appearance of the sun through cloudy skies on 25 May 1810 during the first mass demonstration in favor of independence; the sun features are those of Inti, the Inca god of the sun. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/argentina.jpg Armenia Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1990; The Armenian flag has three equal horizontal bands of red (top), blue, and orange. The color red recalls the blood shed for liberty, blue the Armenian skies as well as hope, and orange the land and the courage of the workers who farm it. /Asset/armenia.jpg Aruba Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1976; The Aruba flag has a blue background, with two narrow, horizontal, yellow stripes across the lower portion and a red, four-pointed star outlined in white in the upper hoist-side corner. The star represents Aruba and its red soil and white beaches, its four points the four major languages (Papiamento, Dutch, Spanish, English) as well as the four points of a compass, to indicate that its inhabitants come from all over the world; the blue symbolizes Caribbean waters and skies. The stripes represent the island's two main "industries": the flow of tourists to the sun-drenched beaches and the flow of minerals from the earth. /Asset/aruba.jpg Australia Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1901; The Australian flag is navy blue with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and a large seven-pointed star in the lower hoist-side quadrant known as the Commonwealth or Federation Star, representing the federation of the colonies of Australia in 1901. The star depicts one point for each of the six original states and one representing all of Australia's internal and external territories. On the fly half is a representation of the Southern Cross constellation in white with one small, five-pointed star and four larger, seven-pointed stars. /Asset/australia.jpg Austria Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1918; The flag of Austria has equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and red. The flag design is certainly one of the oldest, if not the oldest, national banners in the world. According to tradition, in 1191, following a fierce battle in the Third Crusade, Duke Leopold V of Austria's white tunic became completely blood-spattered. Upon removal of his wide belt or sash, a white band was revealed; the red-white-red color combination was subsequently adopted as his banner. /Asset/austria.jpg Austria Nylon Flags with Eagle
The Austria flag with eagle is a variant of the national flag, containing the coat of arms of the First Republic of Austria, with its use dating from 1919.Austria flag with the eagle coat of arms is USA made of 200 denier nylon. Stocked in 3x5 ft. with grommets for outdoor use. Sizes up to 6x10 ft. or indoor styles are available by special order, 2-3 week availability. /Asset/austriaroyal.jpg
Azerbaijan Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1918; The Azerbaijan flag has three equal horizontal bands of blue (top), red, and green. A crescent and eight-pointed star in white are centered in the red band; the blue band recalls Azerbaijan's Turkic heritage, red stands for modernization and progress, and green refers to Islam; the crescent moon is an Islamic symbol, while the eight-pointed star represents the eight Turkic peoples of the world. /Asset/azerbaijan.jpg Bahamas Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1973; The national flag of the Bahamas consists of three equal horizontal bands of aquamarine (top), gold, and aquamarine, with a black equilateral triangle based on the hoist side. The band colors represent the golden beaches of the islands surrounded by the aquamarine sea, black represents the vigor and force of a united people, while the pointing triangle indicates the enterprise and determination of the Bahamian people to develop the rich resources of land and sea. /Asset/bahamas.jpg Bahamas Red Ensign Nylon Flags
(3) AKA the Bahamas courtesy flag, Bahamas Maritime nautical ensign, Bahamas boat flag; a red flag with a narrow white St. George's cross, with the Bahamas flag in the canton (upper hoist corner). Derived from the British Red Ensign and St. George cross flag with the badge of the Bahamas Islands in the upper canton.Bahamas Red Ensign outdoor flags are USA made of nylon flag material and are finished with a canvas heading and two brass grommets on the hoist side, 2 rows of stitching top and bottom sides and 4 rows of stitching on the fly side. They are attached to the flagpole by means of a halyard (rope) and flag snaps, or to smaller poles with flag fasteners. Standard sizes for outdoor international flags are 16x24 in. 2x3 ft., and 3x5 ft. Flags are available in larger sizes made to order. /Asset/bahamasredensign.jpg
Bahrain Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 2002; The flag of Bahrain is red, the traditional color for flags of Persian Gulf states, with a white serrated band (five white points) on the hoist side. The five points represent the five pillars of Islam. Until 2002 the flag had eight white points, but this was reduced to five to avoid confusion with the Qatar flag. /Asset/bahrain.jpg Bangladesh Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1972; The flag of Bangladesh has a green field with a large red disk shifted slightly to the hoist side of center. The red disk represents the rising sun and the sacrifice to achieve independence and the green field symbolizes the lush vegetation of Bangladesh. /Asset/bangladesh.jpg Barbados Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1976; The Barbados flag has three equal vertical bands of blue (hoist side), gold, and blue with the head of a black trident centered on the gold band. The band colors represent the blue of the sea and sky and the gold of the beaches and the trident head represents independence and a break with the past (the colonial coat of arms contained a complete trident. /Asset/barbados.jpg Belarus Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1995; The flag of Belarus has a red horizontal band (top) and green horizontal band one-half the width of the red band and a white vertical stripe on the hoist side bears Belarusian national ornamentation in red. The red band color recalls past struggles from oppression, the green band represents hope and the many forests of the country. /Asset/belarus.jpg Belgium Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1831; The flag of Belgium has three equal vertical bands of black (hoist side), yellow, and red. The vertical design was based on the flag of France and the colors are those of the arms of the duchy of Brabant (yellow lion with red claws and tongue on a black field). /Asset/belgium.jpg Belize Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1981; The flag of Belize is blue with a narrow red stripe along the top and the bottom edges. Centered is a large white disk bearing the coat of arms which features a shield flanked by two workers in front of a mahogany tree with the related motto SUB UMBRA FLOREO (I Flourish in the Shade) on a scroll at the bottom; which are all encircled by a green garland of 50 mahogany leaves. The colors are those of the two main political parties: blue for the PUP and red for the UDP. Various elements of the coat of arms - the figures, the tools, the mahogany tree, and the garland of leaves - recall the logging industry that led to British settlement of Belize. /Asset/belize.jpg Benin Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1959; The Benin flag has two equal horizontal bands of yellow (top) and red (bottom) with a vertical green band on the hoist side; green symbolizes hope and revival, yellow wealth, and red courage. /Asset/benin.jpg Bermuda Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1910; The flag of Bermuda is red, with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Bermudian coat of arms (a white shield with a red lion standing on a green grassy field holding a scrolled shield showing the sinking of the ship Sea Venture off Bermuda in 1609) centered on the outer half of the flag; it was the shipwreck of the vessel, filled with English colonists originally bound for Virginia, that led to settling of Bermuda. /Asset/bermuda.jpg Bhutan Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1969; The flag of Bhutan is divided diagonally from the lower hoist-side corner. The upper triangle is yellow and the lower triangle is orange. Centered along the dividing line is a large black and white dragon facing away from the hoist side; the dragon, called the Druk (Thunder Dragon), is the emblem of the nation; its white color stands for purity and the jewels in its claws symbolize wealth. The background colors represent spiritual and secular powers within Bhutan: the orange is associated with Buddhism, while the yellow denotes the ruling dynasty. /Asset/bhutan.jpg Bolivia Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1851, The Bolivian flag consists of three equal horizontal bands of red (top), yellow, and green with the coat of arms centered on the yellow band. Red stands for bravery and the blood of national heroes, yellow for the nation's mineral resources, and green for the fertility of the land. /Asset/bolivia.jpg Bosnia-Herzegovina Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1998; The flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina has a wide medium blue vertical band on the fly side with a yellow isosceles triangle abutting the band and the top of the flag. The remainder of the flag is medium blue with seven full five-pointed white stars and two half stars top and bottom along the hypotenuse of the triangle. The triangle approximates the shape of the country and its three points stand for the constituent peoples - Bosniaks, Croats, and Serbs. The stars represent Europe and are meant to be continuous (thus the half stars at top and bottom). The colors (white, blue, and yellow) are often associated with neutrality and peace, and traditionally are linked with Bosnia. /Asset/bosnia.jpg Botswana Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1966; The flag of Botswana is light blue with a horizontal white-edged black stripe in the center. The blue symbolizes water in the form of rain, while the black and white bands represent racial harmony. /Asset/botswana.jpg Brazil Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1889, The flag of Brazil is green with a large yellow diamond in the center bearing a blue celestial globe with 27 white five-pointed stars. The globe has a white equatorial band with the motto ORDEM E PROGRESSO (Order and Progress). The current flag was inspired by the banner of the former Empire of Brazil (1822-1889). On the imperial flag, the green represented the House of Braganza of Pedro I, the first Emperor of Brazil, while the yellow stood for the Habsburg Family of his wife. /Asset/brazil.jpg British Virgin Islands (BVI) Nylon Flags
(5) Adopted in 1960; The flag of the British Virgin Islands is blue, with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Virgin Islander coat of arms centered in the outer half of the flag. The coat of arms depicts a woman flanked on either side by a vertical column of six oil lamps above a scroll bearing the Latin word VIGILATE (Be Watchful). The islands were named by COLUMBUS in 1493 in honor of Saint Ursula and her 11 virgin followers (some sources say 11,000) who reputedly were martyred by the Huns in the 4th or 5th century. The figure on the banner holding a lamp represents the saint, the other lamps symbolize her followers. /Asset/britishviblue.jpg British Virgin Islands (BVI) Red Ensign Nylon Flags
(3) The British Virgin Islands Red Ensign is the Civil or Merchant version of the official government flag differing only in the red (Pantone 186) background. Also described as the BVI nautical flag, maritime ensign, courtesy flag or boat flag. /Asset/britishvired.jpg Brunei Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1959; The flag of Brunei is yellow with two diagonal bands of white (top, almost double width) and black starting from the upper hoist side. The national emblem in red is superimposed at the center; yellow is the color of royalty and symbolizes the sultanate; the white and black bands denote Brunei's chief ministers. The emblem includes five main components: a swallow-tailed flag, the royal umbrella representing the monarchy, the wings of four feathers symbolizing justice, tranquility, prosperity, and peace, the two upraised hands signifying the government's pledge to preserve and promote the welfare of the people, and the crescent moon denoting Islam, the state religion; the state motto "Always render service with God's guidance" appears in yellow Arabic script on the crescent; a ribbon below the crescent reads "Brunei, the Abode of Peace". /Asset/brunei.jpg Bulgaria Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1991; The Bulgarian flag has three equal horizontal bands of white (top), green, and red. The pan-Slavic white-blue-red colors were modified by substituting a green band representing freedom) for the blue. /Asset/bulgaria.jpg Burkina Faso Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1984; The flag of Burkina Faso has two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and green with a yellow five-pointed star in the center. Red recalls the country's struggle for independence, green is for hope and abundance, and yellow represents the country's mineral wealth. /Asset/burkinafaso.jpg Burundi Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1967; The Burundi flag is divided by a white diagonal cross into red panels (top and bottom) and green panels (hoist side and fly side) with a white disk superimposed at the center bearing three red six-pointed stars outlined in green arranged in a triangular design (one star above, two stars below). Green symbolizes hope and optimism, white purity and peace, and red the blood shed in the struggle for independence. The three stars in the disk represent the three major ethnic groups: Hutu, Twa, Tutsi, as well as the three elements in the national motto: unity, work, progress. /Asset/burundi.jpg Cambodia Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1948 and reinstated in 1993; The Cambodian flag has three horizontal bands of blue (top), red (double width), and blue with a white three-towered temple representing Angkor Wat outlined in black in the center of the red band. Red and blue are traditional Cambodian colors. The Cambodian flag is the only national flag to incorporate an actual building in its design. /Asset/cambodia.jpg Cameroon Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1975; The flag of Cameroon has three equal vertical bands of green (hoist side), red, and yellow, with a yellow five-pointed star centered in the red band. The vertical tricolor recalls the flag of France; red symbolizes unity, yellow the sun, happiness, and the savannahs in the north, and green hope and the forests in the south. The star is referred to as the "star of unity". /Asset/cameroon.jpg Canada Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1965; The Canadian flag has two vertical bands of red (hoist and fly side, half width) with white square between them. An 11-pointed red maple leaf is centered in the white square; the maple leaf has long been a Canadian symbol; the official colors of Canada are red and white. /Asset/canada.jpg Cape Verde Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1992; The flag of Cape Verde has five unequal horizontal bands; the top-most band of blue is equal to one half the width of the flag, followed by three bands of white, red, and white, each equal to 1/12 of the width, and a bottom stripe of blue equal to one quarter of the flag width; a circle of 10, yellow, five-pointed stars is centered on the red stripe and positioned 3/8 of the length of the flag from the hoist side; blue stands for the sea and the sky, the circle of stars represents the 10 major islands united into a nation, the stripes symbolize the road to formation of the country through peace (white) and effort (red). (ref: CIA World Factbook). Embassy Flag note: Cape Verde severed links with Guinea Bissau in 1992. The two former European colonies received independence from Portugal in 1974 (Cape Verde) and 1975 Guinea-Bissau). /Asset/capeverde.jpg Cayman Islands Nylon Flags
(5) Adopted in 1958; The Cayman Islands flag has a blue field, with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Caymanian coat of arms centered on the outer half of the flag. The coat of arms includes a crest with a pineapple, representing the connection with Jamaica, and a turtle, representing Cayman's seafaring tradition, above a shield bearing a golden lion, symbolizing Great Britain, below which are three green stars (representing the three islands) surmounting white and blue wavy lines representing the sea and a scroll at the bottom bearing the motto HE HATH FOUNDED IT UPON THE SEAS. /Asset/caymanblue.jpg Cayman Islands Red Ensign Nylon Flags
(5) The Cayman Islands Red Ensign is the Civil or Merchant version of the official government flag differing only in the red (Pantone 186) background. Also described as the Cayman Islands nautical flag, maritime ensign, courtesy flag or boat flag. /Asset/caymanred.jpg Central African Republic Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1958; The flag of the Central African Republic has four equal horizontal bands of blue (top), white, green, and yellow with a vertical red band in center. A yellow five-pointed star to the hoist side of the blue band; banner combines the Pan-African and French flag colors. Red symbolizes the blood spilled in the struggle for independence, blue represents the sky and freedom, white peace and dignity, green hope and faith, and yellow tolerance. The star represents aspiration towards a vibrant future. /Asset/centralafricanrep.jpg Chad Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1959; The flag of Chad has three equal vertical bands of blue (hoist side), yellow, and red. The flag combines the blue and red French (former colonial) colors with the red and yellow of the Pan-African colors. Blue symbolizes the sky, hope, and the south of the country, which is relatively well-watered; yellow represents the sun, as well as the desert in the north of the country; red stands for progress, unity, and sacrifice. /Asset/chad.jpg Chile Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1817; The Chilean flag consists of two equal horizontal bands of white (top) and red. A blue square the same height as the white band at the hoist-side end of the white band. The square bears a white five-pointed star in the center representing a guide to progress and honor; blue symbolizes the sky, white is for the snow-covered Andes, and red represents the blood spilled to achieve independence. /Asset/chile.jpg China Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1949; The flag of China is red with a large yellow five-pointed star and four smaller yellow five-pointed stars (arranged in a vertical arc toward the middle of the flag) in the upper hoist-side corner. The color red represents revolution, while the stars symbolize the four social classes; the working class, the peasantry, the urban petty bourgeoisie, and the national bourgeoisie (capitalists) united under the Communist Party of China. /Asset/china.jpg Colombia Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1861; The flag of Colombia has three horizontal bands of yellow (top, double-width), blue, and red. The flag retains the three main colors of the banner of Gran Colombia, the short-lived South American republic that broke up in 1830. Various interpretations of the colors exist and include; yellow for the gold in Colombia's land, blue for the seas on its shores, and red for the blood spilled in attaining freedom. Alternatively, the colors have been described as representing more elemental concepts such as sovereignty and justice (yellow), loyalty and vigilance (blue), and valor and generosity (red), or simply the principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity. /Asset/colombia.jpg Comoros Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 2002; The flag of Comoros has four equal horizontal bands of yellow (top), white, red, and blue, with a green isosceles triangle based on the hoist. Centered within the triangle is a white crescent with the convex side facing the hoist and four white, five-pointed stars placed vertically in a line between the points of the crescent. The horizontal bands and the four stars represent the four main islands of the archipelago; Mwali, N'gazidja, Ndzuwani, and Mahore (Mayotte - territorial collectivity of France, but claimed by Comoros). /Asset/comoros.jpg Congo Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1959; The flag of the Republic of Congo is divided diagonally from the lower hoist side by a yellow band; the upper triangle (hoist side) is green and the lower triangle is red; green symbolizes agriculture and forests, yellow the friendship and nobility of the people, red is unexplained but has been associated with the struggle for independence. /Asset/congo.jpg Costa Rica Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1906; The flag of Costa Rica has five horizontal bands of blue (top), white, red (double width), white, and blue, with the coat of arms in a white elliptical disk toward the hoist side of the red band. Costa Rica retained the earlier blue-white-blue flag of Central America until 1848 when, in response to revolutionary activity in Europe, it was decided to incorporate the French colors into the national flag and a central red stripe was added. Today the blue color is said to stand for the sky, opportunity, and perseverance, white denotes peace, happiness, and wisdom, while red represents the blood shed for freedom, as well as the generosity and vibrancy of the people. /Asset/costarica.jpg Croatia Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1990; The Croatian flag has three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and blue - the Pan-Slav colors - superimposed by the Croatian coat of arms. The coat of arms consists of one main shield (a checkerboard of 13 red and 12 silver (white) fields) surmounted by five smaller shields that form a crown over the main shield. The five small shields represent five historic regions, they are (from left to right): Croatia, Dubrovnik, Dalmatia, Istria, and Slavonia. /Asset/croatia.jpg Cuba Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1902 (created in 1848); The flag of Cuba has five equal horizontal bands of blue (top, center, and bottom) alternating with white. A red equilateral triangle based on the hoist side bears a white, five-pointed star in the center. The blue bands refer to the three old divisions of the island: central, occidental, and oriental. The white bands describe the purity of the independence ideal. The triangle symbolizes liberty, equality, and fraternity, while the red color stands for the blood shed in the independence struggle. The white star, called La Estrella Solitaria (the Lone Star) lights the way to freedom and was taken from the flag of Texas. /Asset/cuba.jpg Cyprus Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1960 (revised colors in 2006); The flag of Cyprus is white with a copper-colored silhouette of the island (the name Cyprus is derived from the Greek word for copper) above two green crossed olive branches in the center of the flag. The branches symbolize the hope for peace and reconciliation between the Greek and Turkish communities. /Asset/cyprus.jpg Czech Republic Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1920; The flag of the Czech Republic two equal horizontal bands of white (top) and red with a blue isosceles triangle based on the hoist side. /Asset/czechrepublic.jpg Democratic Republic of Congo Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 2006; The Democratic Republic of Congo flag has a sky blue field divided diagonally from the lower hoist corner to upper fly corner by a red stripe bordered by two narrow yellow stripes. A yellow, five-pointed star appears in the upper hoist corner. Blue represents peace and hope, red the blood of the country's martyrs, and yellow the country's wealth and prosperity. The star symbolizes unity and the brilliant future for the country. /Asset/demrepcongo.jpg Denmark Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1370; The flag of Denmark is red with a white cross that extends to the edges of the flag. The vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side. The banner is referred to as the Dannebrog (Danish flag) and is one of the oldest national flags in the world. Traditions as to the origin of the flag design vary, but the best known is a legend that the banner fell from the sky during an early-13th century battle. Caught up by the Danish king before it ever touched the earth, this heavenly talisman inspired the royal army to victory. In actuality, the flag may derive from a crusade banner or ensign. /Asset/denmark.jpg Djibouti Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1977; The flag of Djibouti has 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. Blue stands for sea and sky and the Issa Somali people; green symbolizes earth and the Afar people. White represents peace, and the red star recalls the struggle for independence and stands for unity. /Asset/djibouti.jpg Dominica Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1990; The flag of Dominica is green, with a centered cross of three equal bands - the vertical part is yellow (hoist side), black, and white and the horizontal part is yellow (top), black, and white. Superimposed in the center of the cross is a red disk bearing a Sisserou parrot, unique to Dominica which is encircled by 10 green, five-pointed stars edged in yellow. The 10 stars represent the 10 administrative divisions (parishes). Green symbolizes the island's lush vegetation. The triple-colored cross represents the Christian Trinity. The yellow color denotes sunshine, the main agricultural products (citrus and bananas), and the native Carib Indians. Black is for the rich soil and the African heritage of most citizens. White signifies rivers, waterfalls, and the purity of aspirations and the red disc stands for social justice. /Asset/dominica.jpg Dominican Republic Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1908; The flag of the Dominican Republic has a centered white cross that extends to the edges divides the flag into four rectangles - the top ones are blue (hoist side) and red, and the bottom ones are red (hoist side) and blue. A small coat of arms featuring a shield supported by a laurel branch (left) and a palm branch (right) is at the center of the cross. Above the shield a blue ribbon displays the motto, DIOS, PATRIA, LIBERTAD (God, Fatherland, Liberty), and below the shield, REPUBLICA DOMINICANA appears on a red ribbon. In the shield a bible is opened to a verse that reads "Y la verdad nos hara libre" (And the truth shall set you free). Blue stands for liberty, white for salvation, and red for the blood of heroes. /Asset/dominicanrep.jpg East Timor Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 2002; The flag of East Timor is red, with a black isosceles triangle (based on the hoist side) superimposed on a slightly longer yellow arrowhead that extends to the center of the flag. A white star pointing to the upper hoist-side corner of the flag is in the center of the black triangle. Yellow denotes the colonialism in Timor-Leste's past, black represents the obscurantism that needs to be overcome, red stands for the national liberation struggle, and the white star symbolizes peace and serves as a guiding light. /Asset/easttimor.jpg Ecuador Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1860; The flag of Ecuador consists of three horizontal bands of yellow (top, double width), blue, and red with the coat of arms superimposed at the center of the flag. The flag retains the three main colors of the banner of Gran Columbia, the South American republic that broke up in 1830. The yellow color represents sunshine, grain, and mineral wealth, blue the sky, sea, and rivers, and red the blood of patriots spilled in the struggle for freedom and justice. /Asset/ecuador.jpg Egypt Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1972; The Egyptian flag has three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black. The national emblem (a gold Eagle of Saladin facing the hoist side with a shield superimposed on its chest above a scroll bearing the name of the country in Arabic) centered in the white band. The band colors derive from the Arab Liberation flag and represent oppression (black), overcome through bloody struggle (red), to be replaced by a bright future (white). /Asset/egypt.jpg El Salvador Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1912; The flag of El Salvador has three equal horizontal bands of blue (top), white, and blue with the national coat of arms centered in the white band. The coat of arms features a round emblem encircled by the words REPUBLICA DE EL SALVADOR EN LA AMERICA CENTRAL. The banner is based on the former blue-white-blue flag of the Federal Republic of Central America. The blue bands symbolize the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, while the white band represents the land between the two bodies of water, as well as peace and prosperity. /Asset/elsalvador.jpg Equatorial Guinea Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1929; The flag of Equatorial Guinea has three equal horizontal bands of green (top), white, and red, with a blue isosceles triangle based on the hoist side and the coat of arms centered in the white band. The coat of arms has six yellow six-pointed stars (representing the mainland and five offshore islands) above a gray shield bearing a silk-cotton tree and below which is a scroll with the motto UNIDAD, PAZ, JUSTICIA (Unity, Peace, Justice). Green symbolizes the jungle and natural resources, blue represents the sea that connects the mainland to the islands, white stands for peace, and red recalls the fight for independence. /Asset/equatorialguinea.jpg Eritrea Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1993; The flag of Eritrea has a red isosceles triangle (based on the hoist side) dividing the flag into two right triangles. The upper triangle is green, the lower one is blue. A gold wreath encircling a gold olive branch is centered on the hoist side of the red triangle. Green stands for the country's agriculture economy, red signifies the blood shed in the fight for freedom, and blue symbolizes the bounty of the sea. The wreath-olive branch symbol is similar to that on the first flag of Eritrea from 1952. The shape of the red triangle broadly mimics the shape of the country. /Asset/eritrea.jpg Estonia Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1918; The flag of Estonia consists of three equal horizontal bands of blue (top), black, and white. Various interpretations are linked to the flag colors. Blue represents faith, loyalty, and devotion, while also reminiscent of the sky, sea, and lakes of the country. Black symbolizes the soil of the country and the dark past and suffering endured by the Estonian people. White refers to the striving towards enlightenment and virtue, and is the color of birch bark and snow, as well as summer nights illuminated by the midnight sun. /Asset/estonia.jpg Eswatini (Swaziland) Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1968; The flag of Eswatini (known in English as Swaziland prior to 2018) has three horizontal bands of blue (top), red (triple width), and blue. The red band is edged in yellow. Centered in the red band is a large black and white shield covering two spears and a staff decorated with feather tassels, all placed horizontally. Blue stands for peace and stability, red represents past struggles, and yellow the mineral resources of the country. The shield, spears, and staff symbolize protection from the country's enemies, while the black and white of the shield are meant to portray black and white people living in peaceful coexistence. /Asset/eswatini.jpg Ethiopia Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1996; The Ethiopian flag has three equal horizontal bands of green (top), yellow, and red, with a yellow pentagram and single yellow rays emanating from the angles between the points on a light blue disk centered on the three bands. Green represents hope and the fertility of the land, yellow symbolizes justice and harmony, while red stands for sacrifice and heroism in the defense of the land. The blue of the disk symbolizes peace and the pentagram represents the unity and equality of the nationalities and peoples of Ethiopia. /Asset/ethiopia.jpg European Union Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1955; The European Union (EU) flag has a blue field with 12 five-pointed gold stars arranged in a circle in the center. Blue represents the sky of the Western world, the stars are the peoples of Europe in a circle, a symbol of unity. The number of stars is fixed. /Asset/europeanunion.jpg Fiji Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1970; The flag of Fiji is light blue with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Fijian shield centered on the outer half of the flag. The blue symbolizes the Pacific ocean and the Union Jack reflects the links with Great Britain. The shield - taken from Fiji's coat of arms - depicts a yellow lion above a white field quartered by the cross of Saint George. The four quarters depict stalks of sugarcane, a palm tree, bananas, and a white dove. /Asset/fiji.jpg Finland Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1918; The flag of Finland is white with a blue cross extending to the edges of the flag. The vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side in the style of the Dannebrog (Danish flag). The blue represents the thousands of lakes scattered across the country, while the white is for the snow that covers the land in winter. /Asset/finland.jpg France Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1830; The flag of France consists of three equal vertical bands of blue (hoist side), white, and red. Known as the "Le drapeau tricolore" (French Tricolor), the origin of the flag dates to 1790 and the French Revolution when the "ancient French color" of white was combined with the blue and red colors of the Parisian militia. This is the official flag for all French dependent areas. /Asset/france.jpg Gabon Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1960; The flag of Gabon has three equal horizontal bands of green (top), yellow, and blue. Green represents the country's forests and natural resources, gold represents the equator (which transects Gabon) as well as the sun, blue represents the sea. /Asset/gabon.jpg Gambia Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1965; The flag of Gambia has three equal horizontal bands of red (top), blue with white and green edges. Red stands for the sun and the savannah, blue represents the Gambia River, and green symbolizes forests and agriculture. The white stripes denote unity and peace. /Asset/gambia.jpg Georgia Republic Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 2004; The flag of the country of the Republic of Georgia is a white rectangle with a central red cross extending to all four sides of the flag. Each of the four quadrants displays a small red bolnur-katskhuri cross, sometimes referred to as the Five-Cross Flag. Although adopted as the official Georgian flag in 2004, the five-cross design has origins in the 14th century. /Asset/georgiarep.jpg Germany Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1949; The flag of Germany has three equal horizontal bands of black (top), red, and gold. The three colors have played an important role in German history and can be traced back to the medieval banner of the Holy Roman Emperor - a black eagle with red claws and beak on a gold field. /Asset/germany.jpg Ghana Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1957; The flag of Ghana has three equal horizontal bands of red (top), yellow, and green, with a large black five-pointed star centered in the yellow band. Red symbolizes the blood shed for independence, yellow represents the country's mineral wealth, while green stands for its forests and natural wealth. The black star is said to be the lodestar of African freedom. /Asset/ghana.jpg Greece Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1978; The flag of Greece has nine equal horizontal stripes of blue alternating with white. A blue square bearing a white cross appears in the upper hoist-side corner. The cross symbolizes Greek Orthodoxy, the established religion of the country. There is no agreed upon meaning for the nine stripes or for the colors. The exact shade of blue has never been set by law and has varied from a light to a dark blue over time. /Asset/greece.jpg Grenada Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1974; The flag of Grenada has a rectangle divided diagonally into yellow triangles (top and bottom) and green triangles (hoist side and outer side), with a red border around the flag. There are seven yellow, five-pointed stars with three centered in the top red border, three centered in the bottom red border, and one on a red disk superimposed at the center of the flag; there is also a symbolic nutmeg pod on the hoist-side triangle (Grenada is the world's second-largest producer of nutmeg, after Indonesia). The seven stars stand for the seven administrative divisions, with the central star denoting the capital, St. George. Yellow represents the sun and the warmth of the people, green stands for vegetation and agriculture, and red symbolizes harmony, unity, and courage. /Asset/grenada.jpg Guatemala Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1871; The Guatemalan flag has three equal vertical bands of light blue (hoist side), white, and light blue, with the coat of arms centered in the white band. The coat of arms includes a green and red quetzal (the national bird) representing liberty and a scroll bearing the inscription LIBERTAD 15 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 1821 (the original date of independence from Spain) all superimposed on a pair of crossed rifles signifying Guatemala's willingness to defend itself and a pair of crossed swords representing honor and framed by a laurel wreath symbolizing victory. The blue bands stand for the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea and the sea and sky. The white band denotes peace and purity. /Asset/guatemala.jpg Guinea Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1958; The flag of Guinea has three equal vertical bands of red (hoist side), yellow, and green. Red represents the people's sacrifice for liberation and work. Yellow stands for the sun, for the riches of the earth, and for justice. Green symbolizes the country's vegetation and unity. /Asset/guinea.jpg Guinea Bissau Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1973; The flag of Guinea Bassau has two equal horizontal bands of yellow (top) and green with a vertical red band on the hoist side. There is a black five-pointed star centered in the red band. Yellow symbolizes the sun, green denotes hope, red represents blood shed during the struggle for independence, and the black star stands for African unity. /Asset/guineabissau.jpg Guyana Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1966; The flag of Guyana is green, with a red isosceles triangle (based on the hoist side) superimposed on a long, yellow arrowhead. There is a narrow, black border between the red and yellow, and a narrow, white border between the yellow and the green. Green represents forest and foliage. Yellow stands for mineral resources and a bright future, white symbolizes Guyana's rivers, red signifies zeal and the sacrifice of the people, and black indicates perseverance. /Asset/guyana.jpg Haiti Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1986; The flag of Haiti has two equal horizontal bands of blue (top) and red with a centered white rectangle bearing the coat of arms, which contains a palm tree flanked by flags and two cannons above a scroll bearing the motto L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE (Union Makes Strength). The colors are taken from the French Tricolor and represent the union of blacks and mulattoes. /Asset/haiti.jpg Honduras Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1866; The flag of Honduras three equal horizontal bands of blue (top), white, and blue, with five blue, five-pointed stars arranged in an X pattern centered in the white band. The stars represent the members of the former Federal Republic of Central America - Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. The blue bands symbolize the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. The white band represents the land between the two bodies of water and the peace and prosperity of its people. /Asset/honduras.jpg Hong Kong Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1997; The flag of Hong Kong is red with a stylized, white, five-petal Bauhinia flower in the center. Each petal contains a small, red, five-pointed star in its middle. The current red color is the same as that on the Chinese flag and represents the motherland. The fragrant Bauhinia - developed in Hong Kong the late 19th century - has come to symbolize the region. The five stars echo those on the flag of China. /Asset/hongkong.jpg Hungary Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1957; The Hungarian flag consists of three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and green. The flag dates to the national movement of the 18th and 19th centuries, and fuses the medieval colors of the Hungarian coat of arms with the revolutionary tricolor form of the French flag. Folklore attributes virtues to the colors: red for strength, white for faithfulness, and green for hope. Alternatively, the red is seen as being for the blood spilled in defense of the land, white for freedom, and green for the pasturelands that make up so much of the country. /Asset/hungary.jpg Iceland Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1944; The flag of Iceland is blue with a red cross outlined in white extending to the edges of the flag. The vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side in the style of the Dannebrog (Danish flag). The colors represent three of the elements that make up the island: red is for the island's volcanic fires, white recalls the snow and ice fields of the island, and blue is for the surrounding ocean. /Asset/iceland.jpg India Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1944; The flag of India has three equal horizontal bands of saffron (subdued orange) (top), white, and green, with a blue chakra (24-spoked wheel) centered in the white band. Saffron represents courage, sacrifice, and the spirit of renunciation. White signifies purity and truth. Green stands for faith and fertility. The blue chakra symbolizes the wheel of life in movement and death in stagnation. /Asset/india.jpg Indonesia Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1945; The flag of Indonesia has two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and white. The colors derive from the banner of the Majapahit Empire of the 13th-15th centuries. Red symbolizes courage and white represents purity. /Asset/indonesia.jpg Iran Nylon Flags
(6) Adopted in 1980; The flag of Iran has three equal horizontal bands of green (top), white, and red. The national emblem (a stylized representation of the word Allah in the shape of a tulip, a symbol of martyrdom) in red is centered in the white band. ALLAH AKBAR (God is Great) in white Arabic script is repeated 11 times along the bottom edge of the green band and 11 times along the top edge of the red band. Green is the color of Islam and also represents growth, white symbolizes honesty and peace, and red stands for bravery and martyrdom. /Asset/iran.jpg Iraq Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 2008, The flag of Iraq has three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black. The Takbir (Arabic expression meaning "God is great") in green Arabic script is centered in the white band. The band colors derive from the Arab Liberation flag and represent oppression (black), overcome through bloody struggle (red), to be replaced by a bright future (white). The Council of Representatives approved this flag in 2008 as a compromise temporary replacement for the Ba'athist Saddam-era flag. /Asset/iraq.jpg Ireland Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1919; The flag of Ireland has three equal vertical bands of green (hoist side), white, and orange. Officially the flag colors have no meaning, but a common interpretation is that the green represents the Irish nationalist (Gaelic) tradition of Ireland. Orange represents the Orange tradition (minority supporters of William of Orange). White symbolizes peace (or a lasting truce) between the green and the orange. /Asset/ireland.jpg Israel Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1948; The flag of Israel is white with a blue hexagram (six-pointed linear star) known as the Magen David (Shield of David) centered between two equal horizontal blue bands near the top and bottom edges of the flag. The basic design resembles a Jewish prayer shawl (tallit), which is white with blue stripes. The hexagram as a Jewish symbol dates back to medieval times. /Asset/israel.jpg Italy Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1948; The flag of Italy has three equal vertical bands of green (hoist side), white, and red. Design was inspired by the French flag brought to Italy by Napoleon in 1797. Colors are those of Milan (red and white) combined with the green uniform color of the Milanese civic guard. (ref: CIA World Factbook, Jan. 2014) In Italy, the flag is often referred to as il tricolore. /Asset/italy.jpg Italy Naval Ensign Nylon Flags
(5) The flag of Italy with a naval crown and a shield beneath, centered on the white field. The shield is comprised of four squares representing four historic Maritime Republics of Italy: Venice (lion insignia, top left), Genoa (red cross on white, top right), Amalfi (white cross on blue, bottom left), and Pisa (white cross on red, bottom right). /Asset/italyensign.jpg Ivory Coast Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1959, The flag of Ivory Coast (Cote d'Ivoire) has three equal vertical bands of orange, white, and green. Orange symbolizes the land (savannah) of the north and fertility, white stands for peace and unity, green represents the forests of the south and the hope for a bright future. /Asset/ivorycoast.jpg Jamaica Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1962; The flag of Jamaica has a diagonal yellow cross which divides the flag into four triangles - green (top and bottom) and black (hoist side and outer side). Green represents hope, vegetation, and agriculture, black reflects hardships overcome and to be faced, and yellow recalls golden sunshine and the island's natural resources. /Asset/jamaica.jpg Japan Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1870; The flag of Japan white with a large red disk (representing the sun without rays) in the center. (ref: CIA World Factbook, Jan. 2014) The flag has been in use for many centuries. Known as the Hinomaru ("sun disk"), it is known to have been flown on ships since the early 17th century, and was formally designated as the national flag by the Meiji government in 1870. /Asset/japan.jpg Jordan Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1920; The Jordanian flag has three equal horizontal bands of black (top), representing the Abbassid Caliphate, white, representing the Ummayyad Caliphate, and green, representing the Fatimid Caliphate. A red isosceles triangle on the hoist side, representing the Great Arab Revolt of 1916, and bearing a small white seven-pointed star symbolizing the seven verses of the opening Sura (Al-Fatiha) of the Holy Koran. The seven points on the star represent faith in One God, humanity, national spirit, humility, social justice, virtue, and aspirations. Design is based on the Arab Revolt flag of World War I. /Asset/jordan.jpg Kazakhstan Nylon Flags
(6) Adopted in 1992; The flag of Kazakhstan 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 "koshkar-muiz" (the horns of the ram) in gold. The blue color is of religious significance to the Turkic peoples of the country, and so symbolizes cultural and ethnic unity. It also represents the endless sky as well as water. The sun, a source of life and energy, exemplifies wealth and plenitude. The sun's rays are shaped like grain, which is the basis of abundance and prosperity. The eagle has appeared on the flags of Kazakh tribes for centuries and represents freedom, power, and the flight to the future. /Asset/kazakhstan.jpg Kenya Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1963; The flag of Kenya has three equal horizontal bands of black (top), red, and green. The red band is edged in white. A large Maasai warrior's shield covering crossed spears is superimposed at the center. Black symbolizes the majority population, red the blood shed in the struggle for freedom, green stands for natural wealth, and white for peace. The shield and crossed spears symbolize the defense of freedom. /Asset/kenya.jpg Kiribati Nylon Flags
(6) Adopted in 1979; The flag of Kiribati upper half is red with a yellow frigate bird flying over a yellow rising sun, and the lower half is blue with three horizontal wavy white stripes to represent the Pacific ocean. The white stripes represent the three island groups - the Gilbert, Line, and Phoenix Islands. The 17 rays of the sun represent the 16 Gilbert Islands and Banaba (formerly Ocean Island). The frigate bird symbolizes authority and freedom. /Asset/kiribati.jpg Kosovo Nylon Flags
(5) Adopted in 2008; Centered on a dark blue field is the geographical shape of Kosovo in a gold color surmounted by six white, five-pointed stars arrayed in a slight arc. Each star represents one of the major ethnic groups of Kosovo: Albanians, Serbs, Turks, Gorani, Roma, and Bosniaks. /Asset/kosovo.jpg Kuwait Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1961; The flag of Kuwait has three equal horizontal bands of green (top), white, and red with a black trapezoid based on the hoist side. Colors and design are based on the Arab Revolt flag of World War I. Green represents fertile fields, white stands for purity, red denotes blood on Kuwaiti swords, and black signifies the defeat of the enemy. /Asset/kuwait.jpg Kyrgyzstan Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1992; The flag of Kyrgyzstan has a red field with a yellow sun in the center having 40 rays representing the 40 Kyrgyz tribes. On the obverse side the rays run counterclockwise, on the reverse, clockwise. In the center of the sun is a red ring crossed by two sets of three lines, a stylized representation of a "tunduk" - the crown of a traditional Kyrgyz yurt; red symbolizes bravery and valor, the sun evinces peace and wealth. /Asset/kyrgyzstan.jpg Laos Nylon Flags
(7) Year Adopted: 1975. The flag of Laos has three horizontal bands of red (top), blue (double width), and red with a large white disk centered in the blue band. The red bands recall the blood shed for liberation. The blue band represents the Mekong River and prosperity. The white disk symbolizes the full moon against the Mekong River, but also signifies the unity of the people under the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, as well as the country's bright future. /Asset/laos.jpg Latvia Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1918. The flag of Latvia has three horizontal bands of maroon (top), white (half-width), and maroon. The flag is one of the older banners in the world. A medieval chronicle mentions a red standard with a white stripe being used by Latvian tribes in about 1280. /Asset/latvia.jpg Lebanon Nylon Flags
(7) Year Adopted: 1943. The flag of Lebanon has three horizontal bands consisting of red (top), white (middle, double width), and red (bottom) with a green cedar tree centered in the white band. The red bands symbolize blood shed for liberation; the white band denotes peace, the snow of the mountains, and purity. The green cedar tree is the symbol of Lebanon and represents eternity, steadiness, happiness, and prosperity. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/lebanon.jpg Lesotho Nylon Flags
(7) Year Adopted: 2006. The flag of Lesotho has three horizontal stripes of blue (top), white, and green in the proportions of 3:4:3. The colors represent rain, peace, and prosperity respectively. Centered in the white stripe is a black Basotho hat representing the indigenous people. The flag was unfurled in October 2006 to celebrate 40 years of independence. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/lesotho.jpg Liberia Nylon Flags
(7) Year Adopted: 1847. The flag of Liberia has 11 equal horizontal stripes of red (top and bottom) alternating with white. A white five-pointed star appears on a blue square in the upper hoist-side corner. The stripes symbolize the signatories of the Liberian Declaration of Independence. The blue square represents the African mainland, and the star represents the freedom granted to the ex-slaves. According to the constitution, the blue color signifies liberty, justice, and fidelity, the white color purity, cleanliness, and guilelessness, and the red color steadfastness, valor, and fervor. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/liberia.jpg Libya Nylon Flags
(7) Year Adopted: 2011. The flag of Libya has three horizontal bands of red (top), black (double width), and green with a white crescent and star centered on the black stripe; the National Transitional Council reintroduced this flag design of the former Kingdom of Libya (1951-1969) on 27 February 2011. It replaced the former all-green banner promulgated by the QADHAFI regime in 1977. The colors represent the three major regions of the country: red stands for Fezzan, black symbolizes Cyrenaica, and green denotes Tripolitania. The crescent and star represent Islam, the main religion of the country. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/libya.jpg Liechtenstein Nylon Flags
(7) Year Adopted: 1937. The flag of Liechtenstein has two equal horizontal bands of blue (top) and red with a gold crown on the hoist side of the blue band. The colors may derive from the blue and red livery design used in the principality's household in the 18th century. The prince's crown was introduced in 1937 to distinguish the flag from that of Haiti. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/liechtenstein.jpg Lithuania Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1918. The flag of Lithuania has three equal horizontal bands of yellow (top), green, and red. Yellow symbolizes golden fields, as well as the sun, light, and goodness. Green represents the forests of the countryside, in addition to nature, freedom, and hope. Red stands for courage and the blood spilled in defense of the homeland. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/lithuania.jpg Luxembourg Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1972. The flag of Luxembourg has three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and light blue. Similar to the flag of the Netherlands, which uses a darker blue and is shorter, the coloring is derived from the Grand Duke's coat of arms (a red lion on a white and blue striped field). (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/luxembourg.jpg Madagascar Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1958. The flag of Madagascar has two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and green with a vertical white band of the same width on hoist side. By tradition, red stands for sovereignty, green for hope, white for purity. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/madagascar.jpg Malawi Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 2012. The flag of Malawi has three equal horizontal bands of black (top), red, and green with a radiant, rising, red sun centered on the black band. Black represents the native peoples, red the blood shed in their struggle for freedom, and green the color of nature. The rising sun represents the hope of freedom for the continent of Africa. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/malawi.jpg Malaysia Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1963. The flag of Malaysia has 14 equal horizontal stripes of red (top) alternating with white (bottom). There is a blue rectangle in the upper hoist-side corner bearing a yellow crescent and a yellow 14-pointed star. The flag is often referred to as Jalur Gemilang (Stripes of Glory). The 14 stripes stand for the equal status in the federation of the 13 member states and the federal government. The 14 points on the star represent the unity between these entities. The crescent is a traditional symbol of Islam. Blue symbolizes the unity of the Malay people and yellow is the royal color of Malay rulers. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/malaysia.jpg Maldives Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1965. The flag of the Maldives is red with a large green rectangle in the center bearing a vertical white crescent moon. The closed side of the crescent is on the hoist side of the flag. Red recalls those who have sacrificed their lives in defense of their country, the green rectangle represents peace and prosperity, and the white crescent signifies Islam. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/maldives.jpg Mali Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1961. The flag of Mali has three equal vertical bands of green (hoist side), yellow, and red. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/mali.jpg Malta Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1964. The flag of Malta has two equal vertical bands of white (hoist side) and red. In the upper hoist-side corner is a representation of the George Cross, edged in red. According to legend, the colors are taken from the red and white checkered banner of Count Roger of Sicily who removed a bi-colored corner and granted it to Malta in 1091. An uncontested explanation is that the colors are those of the Knights of Saint John who ruled Malta from 1530 to 1798. In 1942, King George VI of the United Kingdom awarded the George Cross to the islanders for their exceptional bravery and gallantry in World War II. Since independence in 1964, the George Cross bordered in red has appeared directly on the white field. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/malta.jpg Marshall Islands Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1979. The flag of the Marshal Islands is blue with two stripes radiating from the lower hoist-side corner - orange (top) and white. A white star with four large rays and 20 small rays appears on the hoist side above the two stripes. Blue represents the Pacific Ocean, the orange stripe signifies the Ralik Chain or sunset and courage, while the white stripe signifies the Ratak Chain or sunrise and peace. The star symbolizes the cross of Christianity, each of the 24 rays designates one of the electoral districts in the country and the four larger rays highlight the principal cultural centers of Majuro, Jaluit, Wotje, and Ebeye. The rising diagonal band can also be interpreted as representing the equator, with the star showing the archipelago's position just to the north. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/marshall.jpg Mauritania Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1959. The flag of Mauritania is green with a yellow five-pointed star above a yellow, horizontal crescent. The closed side of the crescent is down. The crescent, star, and color green are traditional symbols of Islam. The gold color stands for the sands of the Sahara. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/mauritania.jpg Mauritius Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1958. The Mauritius flag has four equal horizontal bands of red (top), blue, yellow, and green. Red represents self-determination and independence, blue the Indian Ocean surrounding the island, yellow has been interpreted as the new light of independence, golden sunshine, or the bright future, and green can symbolize either agriculture or the lush vegetation of the island. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/mauritius.jpg Mexico Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1968 (original version 1821). The flag of Mexico has three equal vertical bands of green (hoist side), white, and red. Mexico's coat of arms (an eagle with a snake in its beak perched on a cactus) is centered in the white band. Green signifies hope, joy, and love; white represents peace and honesty. Red stands for hardiness, bravery, strength, and valor. The coat of arms is derived from a legend that the wandering Aztec people were to settle at a location where they would see an eagle on a cactus eating a snake. The city they founded, Tenochtitlan, is now Mexico City. (ref: CIA World Factbook) The flag inherits its basic design from the early Mexican national flag of independence of 1821. /Asset/mexico.jpg Micronesia Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1979. The flag of Micronesia is light blue with four white five-pointed stars centered. The stars are arranged in a diamond pattern. Blue symbolizes the Pacific Ocean, and the stars represent the four island groups of Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei, and Yap. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/micronesia.jpg Moldova Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1990. The flag of Moldova has three equal vertical bands of blue (hoist side), yellow, and red. The emblem in center of flag is of a Roman eagle of gold outlined in black with a red beak and talons carrying a yellow cross in its beak and a green olive branch in its right talons and a yellow scepter in its left talons. On its breast is a shield divided horizontally red over blue with a stylized aurochs head, star, rose, and crescent all in black-outlined yellow. Based on the color scheme of the flag of Romania, with which Moldova shares a history and culture, but Moldova's blue band is lighter. The reverse of the flag does not display any coat of arms. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/moldova.jpg Monaco Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1881. The flag of Monaco has two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and white. The colors are those of the ruling House of Grimaldi and have been in use since 1339, making the flag one of the world's oldest national banners. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/monaco.jpg Mongolia Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1992. The flag of Mongolia has three equal, vertical bands of red (hoist side), blue, and red. Centered on the hoist-side red band in yellow is the national emblem ("soyombo" - a columnar arrangement of abstract and geometric representation for fire, sun, moon, earth, water, and the yin-yang symbol). Blue represents the sky and red symbolizes progress and prosperity. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/mongolia.jpg Montenegro Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 2004. The flag of Montenegro has a red field bordered by a narrow golden-yellow stripe with the Montenegrin coat of arms centered. The arms consist of a double-headed golden eagle, symbolizing the unity of church and state, is surmounted by a crown. The eagle holds a golden scepter in its right claw and a blue orb in its left. The breast shield over the eagle shows a golden lion passant on a green field in front of a blue sky. The lion is symbol of Episcopal authority and harks back to the three and a half centuries that Montenegro was ruled as a theocracy. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/montenegro.jpg Morocco Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1956. The flag of Morocco is red with a green pentacle (five-pointed, linear star) known as Sulayman's (Solomon's) seal in the center of the flag. Red and green are traditional colors in Arab flags, although the use of red is more commonly associated with the Arab states of the Persian gulf. The pentacle represents the five pillars of Islam and signifies the association between God and the nation; design dates to 1912. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/morocco.jpg Mozambique Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1983. The flag of Mozambique has 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; green represents the riches of the land, white peace, black the African continent, yellow the country's minerals, and red the struggle for independence. The rifle symbolizes defense and vigilance, the hoe refers to the country's agriculture, the open book stresses the importance of education, and the star represents Marxism and internationalism. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/mozambique.jpg Myanmar Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 2010. The flag of Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) consists of three equal horizontal stripes of yellow (top), green, and red; centered on the green band is a large white five-pointed star that partially overlaps onto the adjacent colored stripes; the design revives the triband colors used by Burma from 1943-45, during the Japanese occupation (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/myanmar.jpg Namibia Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1990. The flag of Namibia has a wide red stripe edged by narrow white stripes divides the flag diagonally from lower hoist corner to upper fly corner. The upper hoist-side triangle is blue and charged with a yellow, 12-rayed sunburst. The lower fly-side triangle is green. Red signifies the heroism of the people and their determination to build a future of equal opportunity for all. White stands for peace, unity, tranquility, and harmony. Blue represents the Namibian sky and the Atlantic Ocean, the country's precious water resources and rain. The yellow sun denotes power and existence. Green symbolizes vegetation and agricultural resources. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/namibia.jpg Nauru Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1968. The flag of Naru is blue with a narrow, horizontal, yellow stripe across the center and a large white 12-pointed star below the stripe on the hoist side. Blue stands for the Pacific Ocean, the star indicates the country's location in relation to the Equator (the yellow stripe) and the 12 points symbolize the 12 original tribes of Nauru. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/nauru.jpg Nepal Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1962. The flag of Nepal is red with a blue border around the unique shape of two overlapping right triangles. The smaller, upper triangle bears a white stylized moon and the larger, lower triangle displays a white 12-pointed sun. The color red represents the rhododendron (Nepal's national flower) and is a sign of victory and bravery, the blue border signifies peace and harmony. The two right triangles are a combination of two single pennons (pennants) that originally symbolized the Himalaya Mountains while their charges represented the families of the king (upper) and the prime minister, but today they are understood to denote Hinduism and Buddhism, the country's two main religions. The moon represents the serenity of the Nepalese people and the shade and cool weather in the Himalayas, while the sun depicts the heat and higher temperatures of the lower parts of Nepal. The moon and the sun are also said to express the hope that the nation will endure as long as these heavenly bodies. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/nepal.jpg Netherlands Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1572. The flag of the Netherlands consists of three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and blue. Similar to the flag of Luxembourg, which uses a lighter blue and is longer, the colors were those of WILLIAM I, Prince of Orange, who led the Dutch Revolt against Spanish sovereignty in the latter half of the 16th century. Originally the upper band was orange, but because it tended to fade to red over time, the red shade was eventually made the permanent color. The banner is perhaps the oldest tricolor in continuous use. (ref: CIA World Factbook) Netherlands is sometimes referred to as Holland, though this is a region on the western coast of the Netherlands. The country was also once known as the Dutch Republic. A Dutch flag, or a flag of Holland, is the flag of the Netherlands. /Asset/netherlands.jpg New Zealand Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1902. The New Zealand flag is blue with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant with four red five-pointed stars edged in white centered in the outer half of the flag; the stars represent the Southern Cross constellation. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/newzealand.jpg Nicaragua Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1971. The flag of Nicaragua has three equal horizontal bands of blue (top), white, and blue with the national coat of arms centered in the white band. The coat of arms features a triangle encircled by the words REPUBLICA DE NICARAGUA on the top and AMERICA CENTRAL on the bottom. The banner is based on the former blue-white-blue flag of the Federal Republic of Central America. The blue bands symbolize the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, while the white band represents the land between the two bodies of water. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/nicaragua.jpg Niger Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1959. The flag of Niger has three equal horizontal bands of orange (top), white, and green with a small orange disk centered in the white band. The orange band denotes the drier northern regions of the Sahara, white stands for purity and innocence, green symbolizes hope and the fertile and productive southern and western areas, as well as the Niger River;, and the orange disc represents the sun and the sacrifices made by the people. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/niger.jpg Nigeria Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1960. The flag of Nigeria consists of three equal vertical bands of green (hoist side), white, and green. The color green represents the forests and abundant natural wealth of the country and white stands for peace and unity. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/nigeria.jpg North Korea Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1948. The flag of North Korea has three horizontal bands of blue (top), red (triple width), and blue. The red band is edged in white. On the hoist side of the red band is a white disk with a red five-pointed star. The broad red band symbolizes revolutionary traditions. The narrow white bands stands for purity, strength, and dignity. The blue bands signify sovereignty, peace, and friendship. The red star represents socialism. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/northkorea.jpg North Macedonia Nylon Flags
(6) Adopted in 1995. The flag of North Macedonia, officially the Republic of North Macedonia, has a yellow sun (the Sun of Liberty) with eight broadening rays extending to the edges of the red field. The red and yellow colors have long been associated with the region of Macedonia. Macedonia and Greece signed an accord in 2018, whereby the Republic of Macedonia agreed to change its name to the Republic of North Macedonia. Following ratification by both countries, the agreement went in to force February 2019. /Asset/northmacedonia.jpg Norway Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1821. The flag of Norway is red with a blue cross outlined in white that extends to the edges of the flag. The vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side in the style of the Dannebrog (Danish flag). The colors recall Norway's past political unions with Denmark (red and white) and Sweden (blue). (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/norway.jpg Oman Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1995. The flag of Oman has three horizontal bands of white, red, and green of equal width with a broad, vertical, red band on the hoist side. The national emblem (a khanjar dagger in its sheath superimposed on two crossed swords in scabbards) in white is centered near the top of the vertical band. White represents peace and prosperity, red recalls battles against foreign invaders, and green symbolizes the Jebel Akhdar (Green Mountains) and fertility. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/oman.jpg Pakistan Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1947. The flag of Pakistan is green with a vertical white band (symbolizing the role of religious minorities) on the hoist side. A large white crescent and star are centered in the green field. The crescent, star, and color green are traditional symbols of Islam. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/pakistan.jpg Palau Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1981. The Palau flag is light blue with a large yellow disk shifted slightly to the hoist side. The blue color represents the ocean, the disk represents the moon; Palauans consider the full moon to be the optimum time for human activity. It is also considered a symbol of peace, love, and tranquility. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/palau.jpg Palestine Nylon Flags
(5) Adopted in 1964, revised 2006. The Palestine flag design was adopted in 1964. Three equal horizontal bands of black-white-green top to bottom with a red trianlge on the hoist side. The earlier Arab Revolt flag of 1948 consisted of black-green-white stripes from top to bottom with the same red triangle on the hoist side. The 2006 current version differs from the 1964 flag only in the horizontal width of the red triangle; increased from 1/4 of the flag width to 1/3 of the flag width. The flag follows the Pan-Arab Pantone color schemes of Red 199, Green 348, Black & White. /Asset/palestine.jpg Panama Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1903. The flag of Panama is divided into four, equal rectangles. The top quadrants are white (hoist side) with a blue five-pointed star in the center and plain red. The bottom quadrants are plain blue (hoist side) and white with a red five-pointed star in the center. The blue and red colors are those of the main political parties (Conservatives and Liberals respectively) and the white denotes peace between them. The blue star stands for the civic virtues of purity and honesty, the red star signifies authority and law. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/panama.jpg Papua New Guinea Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1971. The Papua New Guinea flag is divided diagonally from upper hoist-side corner. The upper triangle is red with a soaring yellow bird of paradise centered. The lower triangle is black with five, white, five-pointed stars of the Southern Cross constellation centered. Red, black, and yellow are traditional colors of Papua New Guinea. The bird of paradise, endemic to the island of New Guinea, is an emblem of regional tribal culture and represents the emergence of Papua New Guinea as a nation. The Southern Cross, visible in the night sky, symbolizes Papua New Guinea's connection with Australia and several other countries in the South Pacific. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/papuanewguinea.jpg Paraguay Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1842. The flag of Paraguay has three equal, horizontal bands of red (top), white, and blue with an emblem centered in the white band. Unusual flag in that the emblem is different on each side, the obverse (hoist side at the left) bears the national coat of arms (a yellow five-pointed star within a green wreath capped by the words REPUBLICA DEL PARAGUAY, all within two circles); the reverse (hoist side at the right) bears a circular seal of the treasury (a yellow lion below a red Cap of Liberty and the words PAZ Y JUSTICIA (Peace and Justice)). Red symbolizes bravery and patriotism, white represents integrity and peace, and blue denotes liberty and generosity. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/paraguay.jpg Peru Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1825. The flag of Peru has three equal, vertical bands of red (hoist side), white, and red with the coat of arms centered in the white band. The coat of arms features a shield bearing a vicuna (representing fauna), a cinchona tree (the source of quinine, signifying flora), and a yellow cornucopia spilling out coins (denoting mineral wealth). Red recalls blood shed for independence, white symbolizes peace. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/peru.jpg Philippines Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1898. The flag of the Philippines has two equal horizontal bands of blue (top) and red. A white equilateral triangle is based on the hoist side. The center of the triangle displays a yellow sun with eight primary rays. Each corner of the triangle contains a small, yellow, five-pointed star. Blue stands for peace and justice, red symbolizes courage, the white equal-sided triangle represents equality. The rays recall the first eight provinces that sought independence from Spain, while the stars represent the three major geographical divisions of the country: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao; the design of the flag dates to 1897. (ref: CIA World Factbook) History; Independence: 1946, former self-governing commonwealth (1935) of the United States. The United States gained control in 1898 after the Spanish-American War. Spain had previously controlled the Philippine Islands since the16th century. /Asset/philippines.jpg Poland Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1919. The flag of Poland has two equal horizontal bands of white (top) and red. Colors derive from the Polish emblem, a white eagle on a red field. (ref: CIA World Factbook) The Poland national flag also appears with the coat of arms (white eagle on a red shield) displayed in the center of the top white band. This flag is typically used as the state diplomatic flag overseas, the naval and merchant ensign, and the civil air ensign. It is also often unofficially displayed within the United States by citizens of Polish heritage. /Asset/poland.jpg Poland Nylon Flags with Eagle
(6) Adopted in 1919. The flag of Poland has two equal horizontal bands of white (top) and red. Colors derive from the Polish emblem, a white eagle on a red field. (ref: CIA World Factbook) The Poland national flag also appears with the coat of arms (white eagle on a red shield) displayed in the center of the top white band. This flag is typically used as the state diplomatic flag overseas, the naval and merchant ensign, and the civil air ensign. It is also often unofficially displayed within the United States by citizens of Polish heritage. /Asset/polandeagle.jpg Portugal Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1911. The flag of Portugal has two vertical bands of green (hoist side, two-fifths) and red (three-fifths) with the national coat of arms (armillary sphere and Portuguese shield) centered on the dividing line. Explanations for the color meanings are ambiguous, but a popular interpretation has green symbolizing hope and red the blood of those defending the nation. (ref: CIA World Factbook) Note: Others claim that the color symbolism is meaningless. The flag was adopted by republican revolutionaries in 1910. The traditional Portuguese coat of arms has a long history, and evolved over at least six centuries. /Asset/portugal.jpg Qatar Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1971. The flag of Qatar is maroon with a broad white serrated band (nine white points) on the hoist side. Maroon represents the blood shed in Qatari wars, white stands for peace. The nine-pointed serrated edge signifies Qatar as the ninth member of the "reconciled emirates" in the wake of the Qatari-British treaty of 1916. The other eight emirates are the seven that compose the UAE, and Bahrain. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/qatar.jpg Romania Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1848. The flag of Romania has three equal vertical bands of blue (hoist side), yellow, and red; modeled after the flag of France. The colors are those of the principalities of Walachia (red and yellow) and Moldavia (red and blue), which united in 1862 to form Romania. The national coat of arms that used to be centered in the yellow band has been removed. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/romania.jpg Russia Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1991. The flag of Russia consists of three equal horizontal bands of white (top), blue, and red. The three colors (Pan-Slavic colors) have a several centuries long history in Slavic state flags. /Asset/russia.jpg Rwanda Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 2001. The flag of Rwanda has three horizontal bands of sky blue (top, double width), yellow, and green, with a golden sun with 24 rays near the fly end of the blue band. Blue represents happiness and peace, yellow economic development and mineral wealth, green hope of prosperity and natural resources, and the sun symbolizes unity, as well as enlightenment and transparency from ignorance. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/rwanda.jpg Saint Kitts and Nevis Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1983. The flag of St. Kitts and Nevis is divided diagonally from the lower hoist side by a broad black band bearing two white, five-pointed stars. The black band is edged in yellow, the upper triangle is green, the lower triangle is red; green signifies the island's fertility, red symbolizes the struggles of the people from slavery, yellow denotes year-round sunshine, and black represents the African heritage of the people. The white stars stand for the islands of Saint Kitts and Nevis, but can also express hope and liberty, or independence and optimism. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/stkitts.jpg Saint Lucia Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1967. The flag of St. Lucia is blue, with a gold isosceles triangle below a black arrowhead. The upper edges of the arrowhead have a white border. The blue color represents the sky and sea, gold stands for sunshine and prosperity, and white and black the racial composition of the island (with the latter being dominant). The two major triangles invoke the twin Pitons (Gros Piton and Petit Piton), cone-shaped volcanic plugs that are a symbol of the island. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/stlucia.jpg Saint Vincent and Grenadines Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1985. The flag of St. Vincent and the Grenadines has three vertical bands of blue (hoist side), gold (double width), and green. The gold band bears three green diamonds arranged in a V pattern, which stands for Vincent. The diamonds recall the islands as the "Gems of the Antilles". Blue conveys the colors of a tropical sky and crystal waters, yellow signifies the golden Grenadine sands, and green represents lush vegetation. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/stvincent.jpg Samoa Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1949. The flag of Samoa is red with a blue rectangle in the upper hoist-side quadrant bearing five white five-pointed stars representing the Southern Cross constellation. Red stands for courage, blue represents freedom, and white signifies purity. (ref: CIA World Factbook) Until 1997 Samoa was known as Western Samoa (and prior as German Samoa) and received independence from New Zealand in 1962. The eastern Samoan islands are known as American Samoa and remain an unincorporated territory of the United States. /Asset/westernsamoa.jpg San Marino Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1862. The San Marino flag has two equal horizontal bands of white (top) and light blue with the national coat of arms superimposed in the center. The main colors derive from the shield of the coat of arms, which features three white towers on three peaks on a blue field. The towers represent three castles built on San Marino's highest feature, Mount Titano: Guaita, Cesta, and Montale. The coat of arms is flanked by a wreath, below a crown and above a scroll bearing the word LIBERTAS (Liberty); the white and blue colors are also said to stand for peace and liberty respectively. (ref: CIA World Factbook). The civil or maritime flag is without the crest. San Marino is a small independent republic situated on the Adriatic side of the Apenine Mountains and situated entirely within northeastern Italy. It is a UN member, but not a member of the Eurpean Union. /Asset/sanmarino.jpg Sao Tome and Principe Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1975. The flag of Sao Tome has three horizontal bands of green (top), yellow (double width), and green with two black five-pointed stars placed side by side in the center of the yellow band and a red isosceles triangle based on the hoist side. Green stands for the country's rich vegetation, red recalls the struggle for independence, and yellow represents cocoa, one of the country's main agricultural products. The two stars symbolize the two main islands. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/saotome.jpg Saudi Arabia Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1973. The flag of Saudi Arabia is green, a traditional color in Islamic flags, with the Shahada or Muslim creed in large white Arabic script (translated as "There is no god but God; Muhammad is the Messenger of God") above a white horizontal saber (the tip points to the hoist side). Design dates to the early twentieth century and is closely associated with the Al Saud family which established the kingdom in 1932; the flag is manufactured with differing obverse and reverse sides so that the Shahada reads - and the sword points - correctly from right to left on both sides. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/saudiarabia.jpg Scotland Rampant Lion Nylon Flags
(6) The Rampant Lion flag (Banner of the King of Scots) is the Royal Standard of Scotland dating from the early 1200's A.D. The colors are red and yellow/gold. /Asset/scotlandlion.jpg Scotland Saint Andrew Cross Nylon Flags
(5) The St. Andrew's Cross (The Saltire) is the national flag of Scotland flag and dates from the 16th century; Pantone Blue 300 field, White cross. Scotland is a country established in the 9th century A.D. and part of the United Kingdom. Scotland is not a separate UN member nation. /Asset/scotland.jpg Senegal Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1960. The flag of Senegal has three equal vertical bands of green (hoist side), yellow, and red with a small green five-pointed star centered in the yellow band. Green represents Islam, progress, and hope. Yellow signifies natural wealth and progress. Red symbolizes sacrifice and determination, and the star denotes unity and hope. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/senegal.jpg Serbia Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1882. The Serbian flag has three equal horizontal stripes of red (top), blue, and white - the Pan-Slav colors representing freedom and revolutionary ideals. Charged with the coat of arms of Serbia shifted slightly to the hoist side, the principal field of the coat of arms represents the Serbian state and displays a white two-headed eagle on a red shield. A smaller red shield on the eagle represents the Serbian nation, and is divided into four quarters by a white cross. Interpretations vary as to the meaning and origin of the white, curved symbols resembling fire steels or Cyrillic "C's" in each quarter; a royal crown surmounts the coat of arms. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/serbia.jpg Seychelles Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1996. The flag of the Seychelles has five oblique bands of blue (hoist side), yellow, red, white, and green (bottom) radiating from the bottom of the hoist side. The oblique bands are meant to symbolize a dynamic new country moving into the future. Blue represents sky and sea, yellow the sun giving light and life, red the peoples' determination to work for the future in unity and love, white social justice and harmony, green the land and natural environment. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/seychelles.jpg Sierra Leone Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1961. The flag of Sierra Leone has three equal horizontal bands of green (top), white, and blue. Green symbolizes agriculture, mountains, and natural resources, white represents unity and justice, and blue the sea and the natural harbor in Freetown. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/sierraleone.jpg Singapore Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1959. The flag of Singapore has two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and white. Near the hoist side of the red band, there is a vertical, white crescent (closed portion is toward the hoist side) partially enclosing five white five-pointed stars arranged in a circle. Red denotes brotherhood and equality. White signifies purity and virtue. The waxing crescent moon symbolizes a young nation on the ascendancy, and the five stars represent the nation's ideals of democracy, peace, progress, justice, and equality. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/singapore.jpg Slovak Republic Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1992. The flag of the Slovak Republic, formerly called Slovakia, has three equal horizontal bands of white (top), blue, and red derive from the Pan-Slav colors. The Slovakian coat of arms (consisting of a red shield bordered in white and bearing a white double-barred cross of St. Cyril and St. Methodius surmounting three blue hills) is centered over the bands but offset slightly to the hoist side. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/slovakrep.jpg Slovenia Republic Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1991. The flag of Slovenia has three equal horizontal bands of white (top), blue, and red, derive from the medieval coat of arms of the Duchy of Carniola. The Slovenian seal (a shield with the image of Triglav, Slovenia's highest peak, in white against a blue background at the center; beneath it are two wavy blue lines depicting seas and rivers, and above it are three six-pointed stars arranged in an inverted triangle, which are taken from the coat of arms of the Counts of Celje, the great Slovene dynastic house of the late 14th and early 15th centuries) appears in the upper hoist side of the flag centered on the white and blue bands. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/slovenia.jpg Solomon Islands Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1977. The Solomon Islands flag is divided diagonally by a thin yellow stripe from the lower hoist-side corner. The upper triangle (hoist side) is blue with five white five-pointed stars arranged in an X pattern. The lower triangle is green. Blue represents the ocean, green the land, and yellow sunshine. The five stars stand for the five main island groups of the Solomon Islands. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/solomon.jpg Somalia Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1954. The flag of Somalia is light blue with a large white five-pointed star in the center. The blue field was originally influenced by the flag of the UN, but today is said to denote the sky and the neighboring Indian Ocean. The five points of the star represent the five regions in the horn of Africa that are inhabited by Somali people: the former British Somaliland and Italian Somaliland (which together make up Somalia), Djibouti, Ogaden (Ethiopia), and the North East Province (Kenya). (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/somalia.jpg South Africa Nylon Flags
(6) Adopted in 1994. The flag of South Africa has two equal width horizontal bands of red (top) and blue separated by a central green band that splits into a horizontal Y, the arms of which end at the corners of the hoist side. The Y embraces a black isosceles triangle from which the arms are separated by narrow yellow bands; the red and blue bands are separated from the green band and its arms by narrow white stripes. The flag colors do not have any official symbolism, but the Y stands for the "convergence of diverse elements within South African society, taking the road ahead in unity". Black, yellow, and green are found on the flag of the African National Congress, while red, white, and blue are the colors in the flags of the Netherlands and the UK, whose settlers ruled South Africa during the colonial era. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/southafrica.jpg South Korea Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1883. The flag of South Korea is white with a red (top) and blue yin-yang symbol in the center. There is a different black trigram from the ancient I Ching (Book of Changes) in each corner of the white field. The Korean national flag is called Taegukki. White is a traditional Korean color and represents peace and purity, the blue section represents the negative cosmic forces of the yin, while the red symbolizes the opposite positive forces of the yang. Each trigram (kwae) denotes one of the four universal elements, which together express the principle of movement and harmony. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/southkorea.jpg South Sudan Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 2011. The flag of South Sudan has three equal horizontal bands of black (top), red, and green. The red band is edged in white. A blue isosceles triangle based on the hoist side contains a gold, five-pointed star. Black represents the people of South Sudan, red the blood shed in the struggle for freedom, green the verdant land, and blue the waters of the Nile. The gold star represents the unity of the states making up South Sudan. (ref: CIA World Factbook) Embassy Flag supplied the South Sudan Independence Day event at the new US Embassy in Juba, South Sudan July 2011. /Asset/southsudan.jpg Spain Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1981 (modern version) The flag of Spain has 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. The coat of arms is quartered to display the emblems of the traditional kingdoms of Spain (clockwise from upper left, Castile, Leon, Navarre, and Aragon) while Granada is represented by the stylized pomegranate at the bottom of the shield. The arms are framed by two columns representing the Pillars of Hercules, which are the two promontories (Gibraltar and Ceuta) on either side of the eastern end of the Strait of Gibraltar. The red scroll across the two columns bears the imperial motto of "Plus Ultra" (further beyond) referring to Spanish lands beyond Europe. The triband arrangement with the center stripe twice the width of the outer dates to the 18th century. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/spain.jpg Sri Lanka Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1972. The flag of Sri Lanka is yellow with two panels and is also referred to as the Lion Flag. The smaller hoist-side panel has two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) and orange, and the other larger panel depicts a yellow lion holding a sword on a dark red rectangular field that also displays a yellow bo leaf in each corner. The yellow field appears as a border around the entire flag and extends between the two panels. The lion represents Sinhalese ethnicity, the strength of the nation, and bravery. The sword demonstrates the sovereignty of the nation. The four bo leaves, symbolizing Buddhism and its influence on the country, stand for the four virtues of kindness, friendliness, happiness, and equanimity. Orange signifies Sri Lankan Tamils, green the Sri Lankan Moors, dark red represents the European Burghers, but also refers to the rich colonial background of the country;, and yellow denotes other ethnic groups. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/srilanka.jpg Sudan Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1970. The flag of Sudan has three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black with a green isosceles triangle based on the hoist side. Colors and design based on the Arab Revolt flag of World War I, but the meanings of the colors are expressed as follows: red signifies the struggle for freedom, white is the color of peace, light, and love, black represents Sudan itself (in Arabic 'Sudan' means black), green is the color of Islam, agriculture, and prosperity. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/sudan.jpg Suriname Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1975. The flag of Suriname has five horizontal bands of green (top, double width), white, red (quadruple width), white, and green (double width). A large, yellow, five-pointed star is centered in the red band. Red stands for progress and love, green symbolizes hope and fertility, and white signifies peace, justice, and freedom. The star represents the unity of all ethnic groups. From its yellow light the nation draws strength to bear sacrifices patiently while working toward a golden future. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/suriname.jpg Sweden Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1538. The flag of Sweden is blue with a golden yellow cross extending to the edges of the flag. The vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side in the style of the Dannebrog (Danish flag). The colors reflect those of the Swedish coat of arms - three gold crowns on a blue field. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/sweden.jpg Switzerland Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1889. The flag of Switzerland is a red square with a bold, equilateral white cross in the center that does not extend to the edges of the flag. Various medieval legends purport to describe the origin of the flag; a white cross used as identification for troops of the Swiss Confederation is first attested at the Battle of Laupen (1339). (ref: CIA World Factbook) Note: Switzerland flags made in the USA are proportioned at a 2:3 ratio to match other international flags. 2:3 ratio is also the Swiss civil and state ensign proportion. Swiss government flag ratio is specified at square 1:1. /Asset/switzerland.jpg Syria Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1980. The flag of Syria has three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black. Two small, green, five-pointed stars in a horizontal line centered in the white band. The band colors derive from the Arab Liberation flag and represent oppression (black), overcome through bloody. struggle (red), to be replaced by a bright future (white); identical to the former flag of the United Arab Republic (1958-1961) where the two stars represented the constituent states of Syria and Egypt; the current design dates to 1980 (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/syria.jpg Taiwan Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1921. The flag of Taiwan has a red field with a dark blue rectangle in the upper hoist-side corner bearing a white sun with 12 triangular rays. The blue and white design of the canton (symbolizing the sun of progress) dates to 1895. It was later adopted as the flag of the Kuomintang Party; blue signifies liberty, justice, and democracy; red stands for fraternity, sacrifice, and nationalism, white represents equality, frankness, and the people's livelihood. The 12 rays of the sun are those of the months and the twelve traditional Chinese hours (each ray equals two hours). (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/taiwan.jpg Tajikistan Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1992. The flag of Tajikistan has three horizontal stripes of red (top), a wider stripe of white, and green. A gold crown surmounted by seven gold, five-pointed stars is located in the center of the white stripe. Red represents the sun, victory, and the unity of the nation, white stands for purity, cotton, and mountain snows, while green is the color of Islam and the bounty of nature. The crown symbolizes the Tajik people. The seven stars signify the Tajik magic number "seven" - a symbol of perfection and the embodiment of happiness. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/tajikistan.jpg Tanzania Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1964. The flag of Tanzania is divided diagonally by a yellow-edged black band from the lower hoist-side corner. The upper triangle (hoist side) is green and the lower triangle is blue. The banner combines colors found on the flags of Tanganyika and Zanzibar. Green represents the natural vegetation of the country, gold its rich mineral deposits, black the native Swahili people, and blue the country's many lakes and rivers, as well as the Indian Ocean. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/tanzania.jpg Thailand Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1917. The flag of The Kingdom of Thailand (Prathet Thai) has five horizontal bands of red (top), white, blue (double width), white, and red. The red color symbolizes the nation and the blood of life. White represents religion and the purity of Buddhism and blue stands for the monarchy. (ref: CIA World Factbook) A sovereign kingdom was established in the mid-13th century and was never colonized by a European power. It was also known by Europeans as the Kingdom of Siam until 1939. A constitutional monarchy government was established in 1932, the country has been ruled under several military governments until democratic rule was restored in 1992. /Asset/thailand.jpg Togo Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1960. The flag of Togo has five equal horizontal bands of green (top and bottom) alternating with yellow and a white five-pointed star on a red square is in the upper hoist-side corner. The five horizontal stripes stand for the five different regions of the country. The red square is meant to express the loyalty and patriotism of the people. Green symbolizes hope, fertility, and agriculture. Yellow represents mineral wealth and faith that hard work and strength will bring prosperity. The star symbolizes life, purity, peace, dignity, and Togo's independence. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/togo.jpg Tonga Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1875. The flag of Tonga is red with a bold red cross on a white rectangle in the upper hoist-side corner; the cross reflects the deep-rooted Christianity in Tonga. Red represents the blood of Christ and his sacrifice. White signifies purity. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/tonga.jpg Trinidad and Tobago Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1962. The flag of Trinidad and Tobago is red with a white-edged black diagonal band from the upper hoist side to the lower fly side. The colors represent the elements of earth, water, and fire. Black stands for the wealth of the land and the dedication of the people. White symbolizes the sea surrounding the islands, the purity of the country's aspirations, and equality. Red symbolizes the warmth and energy of the sun, the vitality of the land, and the courage and friendliness of its people. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/trinidad.jpg Tunisia Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1831. The Tunisian flag is red with a white disk in the center bearing a red crescent nearly encircling a red five-pointed star. It resembles the Ottoman flag (red banner with white crescent and star) and recalls Tunisia's history as part of the Ottoman Empire. Red represents the blood shed by martyrs in the struggle against oppression, white stands for peace; the crescent and star are traditional symbols of Islam. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/tunisia.jpg Turkey Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1844. The flag of Turkey is red with a vertical white crescent moon (the closed portion is toward the hoist side) and white five-pointed star centered just outside the crescent opening. The flag colors and designs closely resemble those on the banner of the Ottoman Empire, which preceded modern-day Turkey. The crescent moon and star serve as insignia for the Turks, as well as being traditional symbols of Islam. According to legend, the flag represents the reflection of the moon and a star in a pool of blood of Turkish warriors. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/turkey.jpg Turkmenistan Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1992. The flag of Turkmenistan has a green field with a vertical red stripe near the hoist side, containing five tribal guls (designs used in producing carpets) stacked above two crossed olive branches. Five white stars and a white crescent moon appear in the upper corner of the field just to the fly side of the red stripe. The green color and crescent moon represent Islam. The five stars symbolize the regions or welayats of Turkmenistan. The guls reflect the national identity of Turkmenistan where carpet-making has long been a part of traditional nomadic life. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/turkmenistan.jpg Tuvalu Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1997. The flag of Tuvalu is light blue with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant. The outer half of the flag represents a map of the country with nine yellow, five-pointed stars on a blue field symbolizing the nine atolls in the ocean. (ref: CIA World Factbook) Tuvalu is an island nation in the South Pacific, a former British protectorate that became an independent Commonwealth member in 1978, and a United Nations member in 2000. /Asset/tuvalu.jpg Uganda Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1962. The flag of Uganda has six equal horizontal bands of black (top), yellow, red, black, yellow, and red. A white disk is superimposed at the center and depicts a grey crowned crane (the national symbol) facing the hoist side. Black symbolizes the African people, yellow sunshine and vitality, red African brotherhood. The crane was the military badge of Ugandan soldiers under the UK. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/uganda.jpg Ukraine Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1918 and 1992, early history from 1848. The flag of Ukraine has two equal horizontal bands of azure (top) and golden yellow represent grain fields under a blue sky. Early flags of 1848 had reversed colors , yellow over blue. Independence: 1991. Ukraine was the earliest independent Slavic state dating 10th and 11th centuries. It was subsequently controlled at times by the crowns of Lithuania, Poland, and Austria-Hungary, with the southern region along the Black Sea (Crimea) and eastern regions at times under both Czarist Russia and Ottoman Empire rule. /Asset/ukraine.jpg United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1971. The flag of the United Arab Emirates has three equal horizontal bands of green (top), white, and black with a wider vertical red band on the hoist side. The flag incorporates all four Pan-Arab colors, which in this case represent fertility (green), neutrality (white), petroleum resources (black), and unity (red). Red was the traditional color incorporated into all flags of the emirates before their unification. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/uae.jpg United Kingdom Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1606. The flag of the United Kingdom has a blue field with the red cross of Saint George (patron saint of England) edged 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). Properly known as the Union Flag, but commonly called the Union Jack; the design and colors (especially the Blue Ensign) are the basis for a number of other flags including Commonwealth countries and their constituent states or provinces, and British overseas territories. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/unitedkingdom.jpg United Nations Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1947. Emblem of the United Nations on a light blue field. The design is a map of the world representing an azimuthal equidistant projection centered on the North Pole, inscribed in a wreath consisting of crossed conventionalized branches of the olive tree, in gold on a field of smoke-blue with all water areas in white. The projection of the map extends to 60 degrees south latitude, and includes five concentric circles. Symbolism: Olive branches symbolize peace. The world map depicts the area of concern to the United Nations in achieving its main purpose, peace and security. (ref United Nations Dag Hammarskjöld Library) /Asset/un.jpg Uruguay Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1828. The flag of Uruguay has nine equal horizontal stripes of white (top and bottom) alternating with blue. A white square in the upper hoist-side corner with a yellow sun bearing a human face known as the Sun of May with 16 rays that alternate between triangular and wavy. The stripes represent the nine original departments of Uruguay. The sun symbol evokes the legend of the sun breaking through the clouds on 25 May 1810 as independence was first declared from Spain (Uruguay subsequently won its independence from Brazil). (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/uruguay.jpg Uzbekistan Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1992. The flag of Uzbekistan has three equal horizontal bands of blue (top), white, and green separated by red fimbriations with a white crescent moon (closed side to the hoist) and 12 white stars shifted to the hoist on the top band. Blue is the color of the Turkic peoples and of the sky, white signifies peace and the striving for purity in thoughts and deeds, while green represents nature and is the color of Islam. The red stripes are the vital force of all living organisms that links good and pure ideas with the eternal sky and with deeds on earth. The crescent represents Islam and the 12 stars the months and constellations of the Uzbek calendar. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/uzbekistan.jpg Vanuatu Nylon Flags
(6) Adopted in 1980. The flag of Vanuatu has two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and green with a black isosceles triangle (based on the hoist side) all separated by a black-edged yellow stripe in the shape of a horizontal Y (the two points of the Y face the hoist side and enclose the triangle). Centered in the triangle is a boar's tusk encircling two crossed namely fern fronds, all in yellow. Red represents the blood of boars and men, green the richness of the islands, and black the ni-Vanuatu people. The yellow Y-shape - which reflects the pattern of the islands in the Pacific Ocean, symbolizes the light of the Gospel spreading through the islands. The boar's tusk is a symbol of prosperity frequently worn as a pendant on the islands, and the fern fronds represent peace. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/vanuatu.jpg Vatican City Nylon Flags
(6) Adopted in 1929. The Papal flag has two vertical bands of yellow (hoist side) and white with the coat of arms of the Holy See, consisting of the crossed keys of Saint Peter surmounted by the three-tiered papal tiara, centered in the white band. The yellow color represents the pope's spiritual power and the white his worldly power. (ref: CIA World Factbook, Jan. 2014) The two crossed keys has been an official insignia of the Holy See since the 14th century. The Holy See is the universal seat of government of the Catholic Church. The See is not a UN member, but maintains permanent observer status in the UN General Assembly. 172 nations maintain diplomatic relations with the Vatican. /Asset/vatican.jpg Venezuela Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 2006. The flag of Venezuela has three equal horizontal bands of yellow (top), blue, and red with the coat of arms on the hoist side of the yellow band and an arc of eight white five-pointed stars centered in the blue band. The flag retains the three equal horizontal bands and three main colors of the banner of Gran Colombia, the South American republic that broke up in 1830. Yellow is interpreted as standing for the riches of the land, blue for the courage of its people, and red for the blood shed in attaining independence. /Asset/venezuela.jpg Vietnam Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1945. The flag of Vietnam has a red field with a large yellow five-pointed star in the center. Red symbolizes revolution and blood, the five-pointed star represents the five elements of the populace - peasants, workers, intellectuals, traders, and soldiers that unite to build socialism. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/vietnam.jpg Wales Nylon Flags
(6) Adopted in 1959 (current version authorized by Queen Elizabeth II; historic versions date from the middle ages) Red dragon on a split horizontal white and green field. /Asset/wales.jpg Yemen Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1990. The flag of Yemen has three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black. The band colors derive from the Arab Liberation flag and represent oppression (black), overcome through bloody struggle (red), to be replaced by a bright future (white). (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/yemen.jpg Zambia Nylon Flags
(7) Adopted in 1964. The flag of Zambia has a green field with a panel of three vertical bands of red (hoist side), black, and orange below a soaring orange eagle, on the outer edge of the flag. Green stands for the country's natural resources and vegetation, red symbolizes the struggle for freedom, black the people of Zambia, and orange the country's mineral wealth. The eagle represents the people's ability to rise above the nation's problems. (ref: CIA World Factbook) /Asset/zambia.jpg 