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Flags

The histories, meanings, and descriptions of the flags of the Countries of the World and the etiquette of using them.

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What is the flag of Kefalonia?

Kefalonia doesn't have a flag, according to the CIA world factbook.

How many country flags are there?

There are 194 countries, so there are 194 country flags. (As of 5/7/08)

Why are the stars from the thirteen colony flag in circle?

Betsy Ross, the creator of the colonial flag, was a quaker. Quakers often sat in circles during their religious meetings because they believed that no one person was superior than another in the eyes of God, and God was the center. The did not believe in having a priest, or a pastor/minister teach Scriptures but simply "Friends" discussing religion. Each star represents one of the 13 colonies, her intentions were to symbolize unity and that no one colony was superior to another. Also, she wanted God to be the center of the 13 colonies.

What does the Argentina flag represent?

The Argentina flag represents the Sun of May. The colors represent the clear Argentinian skies and the snow on top of the Andes mountains. The flag was adopted in 1812 and the colors were chosen by Manuel Belgrano.

How do show respect for the US flag?

Fly it properly - right side up. Fold it in proper triangle shape. Dispose of weathered and tattered flags properly by turning them over to a local VFW. http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagetiq.html http://www.diplomaframe.com/pages/344_proper_flag_care.cfm

Why doesn't Greenland have a flag?

It does... it's red and white with a circle on the left side.

What do the colors on Iraqi Flag mean?

there are three colors on Iraqi flag white black and red and the takber (arabi expression meaning "God is great" in green Arabic script is centered in the white band : the black color represent oppression and red stand of bloody struggle the white color represent a bright future ....

How many stars where on the first flag?

There is 50 stars on our flag, one is a state, all the stars are the states

How many stars are on the America flag?

There are 50 stars on the United States flag. They are white and five pointed, in 9 alternating rows of 6 and 5. They represent the 50 states of the Union.

Can i see a picture of china's flag?

see the Related Link below for info and a picture of the national flag for China.

http:/www.tuvy.com/chinese/info/flag_of_china.htm

http://images.google.ca/images?hl=en&source=hp&q=pictures%20of%20the%20quebec%20flag&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi

wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/time-zonequebec/flag.htm -

wiki.answers.com/.../What_are_3_things_manufactured_in_quebec

When were flags invented?

Battle flags have been used for many thousands of years. Banners (flags) are recorded in the Bible as early as 2000 BC.

Why were flags invented?

The first flags were made to help coordinate military maneuvers on battlefields. They are still used for many signaling operations. National flags are designed to boost pride and patriotism.

The flag of what Asian nation includes a red circle on a white background?

The flag with a red circle on a white background represents Japan, Land of the Rising Sun.

What are the pantone colors for the US Flag?

As defined by the state of Texas (to be the same as on the Texas state flag), and by the US embassy in London in 1988, the colors are 193 Red and 281 Blue.

However, a different set was specified by the US embassy in Stockholm in 2001, those being 186 Red and 288 Blue. This is a slightly brighter Red and lighter Blue.

The Pantone company lists 193 as the official Red, and 282 as the official Blue, but states that 281 and 288 are also used.

What is the name of the Italian flag?

"Bandiera d'Italia", also referred to as "Il Tricolore"

What do the three colors on the Afghanistan flag stand for?

The Flag of Afghanistan was adopted by the transitional government of Transitional Islamic State of Afghanistan in 2002-2004. This flag is similar to the one flown in Afghanistan during the monarchy between 1930 and 1973. The difference is the addition of the shahadah at the top of the coat-of-arms (seen in gold/yellow) in the center. The new flag was adopted January 4, 2004. This flag consists of three stripes of the colors black, red, and green. The black, red, and green represent the past, blood shed for independence, and the Islamic faith. This has been present on most flags of Afghanistan in the last twenty years. The center emblem is the classical emblem of Afghanistan with a mosque with its mihrab facing Mecca.

What did Confederates call their flag?

The Confederate States of America had 3 different versions of their National Flag. The common flag most familiar as a "Rebel flag" was actually the battle flag carried by each regiment to help identify the unit. Each regiment usually carried their regimental battle flag and the National flag. Names of the National Flags

First National Flag

Second National Flag

Third National Flag Other Battle Flags were designed based on the individual state from where the unit was from. Each design had a name, usually the name of their commanding general or the Army. Thus the Army of Tennessee had adopted a Blue flag with a White Disc in the center and wide white trim and it became known as the Army of Tennessee flag. The soldiers from Kentucky formed into a unit and adopted a flag that was identified as the flag of the Kentucky Brigade. Before the war really started, the first flag used by the early Confederate States was the "Bonnie Blue Flag" which consisted of a blue flag with a White Star.

What does the phrase on the Michigan flag mean?

The motto underneath the shield is Si Quaeris Peninsulam Amoenam Circumspice which means If you want a pleasant peninsula, look about you. Also, there is E Pluburis Unim a.k.a. one country among many states, and the blue shield Tuebor means I will defend.