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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
What does Paraguay's emblem mean?
The Paraguay flag is one of the only flags with an emblem on both sides. On one side, in the middle of the white strip, the emblem features a star that stands for nation. Framing this star are palm and olive branches which stand for unity and peace. On the opposite side, the emblem has the words Peace and Justice covering an image of a lion.
When the first flag of Pakistan was finally approved?
Flag was finally approved by the Constituent Assembly on 11th Aug (3 days earlier before hoisting)
What do the colors of the Olympic flag represent?
The colors of the Olympic flag represent internationality. The purpose of it having different colors is to say and person, no matter what race, color, or country can be in the Olympics.
All of the different countries
What does a red flag mean on a boat?
It means that someone is in the water and other boat drivers should be cautious of the person in the water.
What do the colors of the Mexican flag stand for?
At the end of the Mexican War of Independence (1810-1821), the Army of the Three Guarantees (Spanish: Ejercito Trigaranteor Ejercito de las Tres Garantias) was the name given to the army after the unification of the Spanish troops led by Agustin de Iturbide and the Mexican insurgent troops of Vicente Guerrero, consolidating Mexico's independence from Spain.
At first, the meaning of the colors of the Army of the Three Guarantees was:
- Green: was a sign of independence from Spain.
- White: Religion, faith or belief, the Roman Catholic faith.
- Red: Union among Americans and Europeans
However the meaning of these colors have varied considerably with the passage of time. The last accepted, modern definitions are:
- Green: Hope in the future.
- White: Unity among the Mexican people.
- Red: The blood of the Mexican heroes.
In the middle white segment there is an eagle with a snake on its beak standing on top of a cactus, which is the Mexican coat of arms and has a meaning on its own.
What do the yellow and red flags at the beach mean?
A Red and Yellow flag on a beach in the UK means the beach is patrolled by Lifeguards. When two flags are present, this means that the area between them is being monitored by lifeguards, and is the safest place to swim, bodyboard and snorkel etc.
Remember, ALWAYS swim between between the red and yellow flags and NEVER enter the water when the red flag is flying.
When is the olympic flag raised and lowered?
the flag is raised and lowered when you first walk in the flag is raised and lowered when you first walk in
What is the national color of Spain?
according to the king in 1745, the national colors are blue and purple
What is the proper placement of the American flag or colors both indoors and outdoors?
http://www.gruntsmilitary.com/flag.shtml
What pa bird has a red crown and bright yellow belly?
I think your talking about a yellow-bellied sapsucker.
What 3 national flags are raised during the closing ceremonies of the Olympic Games?
The flags of the current host nation, the flag of the nation where the Games will next be held, and that of Greece (where the Games originated).
What is the northern mariana islands national bird?
According to Google books the official bird of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, adopted as such in 1989, is the Mariana fruit dove or Paluman tottut
In all the history of grief an empty doorway and a maple leaf?
Wrong category, and it's actually 'for', not 'in. This quote is from the poem 'Ars Poetica' by Archibald MacLeash, and my interpretation of it is that it defines poetry as a snapshot of (a) time. I'd go on further but it's really my opinion; it's a beautiful quote.
In the short With All Flags Flying what significance does the rocker chair have?
The rocker chair in the short story "With All Flags Flying" symbolizes the protagonist's aging and declining health. As he becomes more dependent on the chair, it serves as a physical representation of his mortality and the passage of time. The chair also becomes a source of comfort and stability for the protagonist as he reflects on his life and relationships.
Which was the only country in the world which sports the bible on it's national flag?
It is the flag of the Dominican republic.
What distances does the different flags represent at a golf driving range?
It varies from range to range you could ask a staff member there, they would know. Generally you would find 50, 100, 150, 200, 250 and 300 yards markers.
What does the writing on the olympic flag mean?
Citius , Altius, Fortius - means Faster, Higher, Stronger.
Importance of national symbols?
They represent their countries in many different,important ways and allow their country to stand out by being original and unique.
What color is the flag at the start of the race?
The Green flag is usually waved when race starts and when race is back on when security car leaves the track
What is the national emblem of Wales?
leek
The Welsh have two national emblems, not counting the blood-red dragon - the leek and the daffodil. The daffodil is a relatively new addendum but the leek has been around for hundreds, if not thousands, of years
