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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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How did North Dakota get its state flag?
The design of North Dakota's flag is almost an exact copy of the unit banner carried by the state's troop contingent in the Philippine-American War and was adopted as North Dakota's state flag on March 3, 1911.
The thirteen stars above the eagle represent the thirteen original US states.
The sun burst represents the birth of a new nation, the United States.
The olive branch and the arrow's in the eagle's claws represent the power of peace and war.
How do you estimate the fractional part of the whole color section is on the Ecuador flag?
It appears that the flag of Ecuador is half yellow and half blue and red. I would estimate 1/2 yellow, 1/4 blue and 1/4 red.
What does maple leaf signify besides Canada?
The maple that it produces.
The three golden maple leaves on the Shield of Armorial Bearings of the Province of Ontario depicted on the Flag of Ontario represent Canada, although the flag itself is that of the Province of Ontario.
The maple leaf is also very well known in Canada as the symbol of the Toronto Maple Leafs, one of Canada's National Hockey League teams, in that case, blue in colour.
The sprig of maple leaves on the Queen's Canadian Royal Standard is part of a flag that symbolizes the Queen of Canada herself.
Many commercial entites operating in Canada, often subsidiaries of American corporations such as General Motors and McDonalds, include a red maple leaf prominently in their corporate logos, which are otherwise stylistically identical to their American counterparts.
Air Canada, Canada's flag air carrier, has as a primary element of its logo a maple leaf.
The wordmark of the Government of Canada (Canada's federal government) depicts the stylized maple leaf of the Canadian flag.
The maple leaf is the mascot and team nickname of the sports teams of Goshen College, in Goshen, Indiana.
A maple leaf is depicted on the coat of arms of Sammatti, Finland.
Carthage, Missouri is "America's Maple Leaf City".
Who was responsible for the American flag and what are its colors?
Well there are many thoughts on the matter, the legend is that George Washington drew the sketch of it brought it to Betsy Ross and she sewed it. It stands on un-determinable ground though.
It is thought and probable that a congressmen named Francis Hopkinson was the designer of the flag.
There are thirteen stripes on the flag alternating red and white representing the thirteen original colonies. And there were to begin with thirteen stars in the upper corner on the "field of blue" to represent a "new consolation", (a new nation.)
The meaning of the colors is this: according to Charles Thompson the stripes, (red and white,) represent those who fought for and signed the Declaration of Independence. In Purity, (which is the meaning of white,) and written in there blood, (meaning of red.) The blue represents "vigilance, perseverance & justice."
Hope that helped!
Is Texas the only state with a flag and pledge?
No, all states have a flag and Michigan, Mississippi, Alabama, Kentucky, and Louisiana also have a pledge.
What does the Maltese Cross stand for?
The Maltese cross originally from the Knights of St John of Jerusalem ( the Knight Hospitalers)who used the Christian cross as a badge on their shields was adopted by the St. John Ambulance Brigade of today and also the Fire Service due to their object of service. It became known as the Maltese Cross because the Knights were given premission to settle in Malta and it is now the emblem of that country in the Mediterranean sea.
B:The eight points of the Maltese cross symbolise the eight beatitudes of Christ's Sermon on the Mount (Matt 5.3-10):The poor in spirit, They who mourn, They who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, the meek, the peacemakers, they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, the pure in heart and the mercifu.
The Maltese Cross is also interpreted as a symbol of the eight chivalric virtues:
Observation, Tact, Resource, Dexterity, Sympathy, Perseverance, Discrimination, Explicitness
Another theory considers the eight points of the Maltese Cross a symbol for the eight langues of the Order of Malta:
Provence, Auvergne, France, Aragon, Italy, Germany, England, Castilia
What is known as the Maltese Cross was originally the symbol of Amalfi, a small Italian republic of the 11th century
The cross of Saint Florian, used by firefighters is often confused with the Maltese cross; although it may have eight or more points, it also has large curved arcs between the points.
C:According to the Princeton dictionary, Maltese Cross has 2 meanings:
1. A cross with arrow shaped arms
2. A Eurasian garden
Red Background With White Cross/Plus Sign In The Middle
What is the significant of the Red and White in the Indonesian flag?
The colors red and white are inspired by the banner of the Majapahit Empire which once ruled Indonesian (also Singaporean and Malaysian) territory. There are two versions of the banner. The first one looks like Indonesian flag (red over white) and the second one looks like the red and white stripes in American flag (this version is currently being the naval ensign of Indonesia). The banner of Majapahit also inspired the flag of Malacca (and later on also Malaysia) and the flag of Singapore.
The significance of the colors:
- Red is a symbol of bravery, courage (to fight colonialism, esp. in the independence war)
- White is a symbol of purity and sacred soul
The colors of the flag are sometimes also interpreted as:
- Red symbolizes the blood shed by Indonesians
- White symbolizes the bones of Indonesians
== The combination between red and white (blood and bone) symbolizes the body of Indonesians which is dedicated to the nation.
So, the flag of Indonesia is actually not that simple. It is a hope and a commemoration of old glory, a sacred symbol of bravery and purity, and a patron of the great nation of Indonesia.
How do i draw the European Union flag?
Drawing a European Union flag is simple. All you have to do is draw a rectangle, then color it blue and add stars.
What are facts about the islands of Aruba Bonaire and Curaçao?
Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao are known as the ABC Islands. They're the three westernmost islands of the Leeward Antilles in the Caribbean Sea. Aruba is the smallest of the three at 74.5 square miles [193 square kilometers]. Curaçao is the largest at 171.4 square miles [444 square kilometers].
Aruba's flag has a red four pointed star outlined in white. Bonaire's flag has a red five pointed star. Curaçao's flag has two six pointed stars.
The highest point on Bonaire is Brandaris Hill at 787 feet [240 meters]. The highest point on Curaçao is Christoffelberg [Mount Christoffel] at 1,230 feet [375 meters]. The highest point on Aruba is Mount Jamanota 1,620 feet [188 miles].
