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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.
6,955 Questions
Why is there only one star on the state flag of Texas?
The single star represents Texas as "The Lone Star State." The five points of the star represent fortitude, loyalty, righteousness, prudence, and broadmindedness, the characteristics of a good citizen of Texas.
To show how many countries there are ! I don't really know why they use stars ... maybe just just for looks .
When were Alaska and Hawaii added to the flag?
Alaska's star was added to the United States of America's flag in 1959. Hawaii was added to the flag in 1960.
What is the color of Germany's flag?
Black, yellow, and red. See attached image for a picture of the German flag.
What capital has red green blue and yellow on one flag?
Do you mean countries? Namibia, Belize, Central African Republic, The Comoros, Dominica, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Mauritius, Portugal, The Seychelles, South Africa,
Why are the Olympic rings the colors that they are?
Colors on the Olympic flag do not represent a specific continent or country. Rather, the colors on the flag are those that can be found in all countries that participate in the Olympics.
The Olympic flag places the Olympic rings on a white background. As every national flag in the world contains at least one of the flag's six colors (black, blue, green, red, yellow, white), this further symbolizes the universality of the Olympics.
Pierre de Coubertin, the father of the modern Olympic Games, explains the meaning of the flag: "The Olympic flag has a white background, with five interlaced rings in the centre: blue, yellow, black, green and red. This design is symbolic; it represents the five continents of the world, united by Olympism, while the six colours are those that appear on all the national flags of the world at the present time." (1931) For the source and more detailed information concerning this issue, click on the related links section indicated below. The Olympic rings represent the five continents brought together by the Olympic movement.
When the flag is being flown at half staff what is the military procedure?
http://www.united-states-flag.com/half-staff.html
Why does the crescent moon appear on the Arab country flag?
I believe it appears because the country is mostly muslim. But Im not sure since I live the the States =)
Who has final say in throwing the challenge flag in professional football?
The head coach is the person who carries the challenge flag and makes the final decision of whether to throw it or not. A challenge is initiated as soon as an official on the football field recognizes that the challenge flag has been thrown.
What do the colours mean of the Zambian flag?
The Green color stands for natural resources, the red color symbolizes the struggle for freedom, the black color stands for the people of Zambia, and the orange color for mineral wealth. The eagle represents the people's ability to rise above the nation's problems.
What does the white side of the inuit flag mean?
Well some people say it stands for the white Artic landscape, and the yellow stands for the riches in the land
What does Japanese maple leaf tattoo represent?
I'm unsure of what the tattoo itself means, but a maple blossom in Japanese culture is considered 'the plant of the lovers', and is given as a "valentine". It is also the flower of October.
What does Nebraska's state flag mean?
The Great Seal of Nebraska has views of the land's natural riches, the Rocky Mountains and the Missouri River. The sheaves of wheat and settler's cabin represent the state's agriculture and the blacksmith represents Nebraska's industry. The westbound train and the steamboat represent transportation. Across the top of the mountains Nebraska's state motto appears: Equality before the Law. Circling the whole scene is a band, which has Great Seal of the State of Nebraska, March 1st 1867 written in it. This is the date Nebraska was admitted to the union of the United States.
Does the five Olympic ring mean the first five people in the Olympics?
The Olympic symbol (five interlocked rings) represents the union of the five original major continents (Africa, America, Asia, Australia and Europe) and the meeting of the athletes from throughout the world at the Olympic Games. The five colors of the rings from left to right are blue, black and red across the top and yellow and green along the bottom.
How many colors are in the flag of France?
There are three colours in verticals bars on the French flag: blue, white, and red.
What does the blue on the Mayan flag mean?
The blue on the Mayan flag stands for the sky. (in case you want to know, the red is for fire, the white for peace and the yellow for the sun)
What does the olympic flag represent?
its the olympic values
1.courage
2.determintion
3.sportmanship
4.equality
5.excellence
thank you to be readin dis :D im not sure if number 3 is right :3
What country has red yellow green flag?
South America: Bolivia, Suriname, Guyana.
Africa: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Guinea, Central African Republic, Mauritius, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Ethiopia, Senegal, Togo, Republic of the Congo, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Eritrea, Zambia, South Africa & Mali.
Europe: Turkmenistan, Lithuania, Tajikstan & Portugal
Islands: Sao Tome & Principe, Vanuatu, Seychelles, St. Kitts, & Nevis, Comoros, & Prince Edward Island
North America: Saskatchewan, Alberta
