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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 do the stripes on Georgia's state flag represent?
It's actually unknown. The stars and bars, upon which the Georgia state flag is based, was designed to carry the same meaning as the flag of the United States but have a different appearance. With this assumption we can say that the red bars stand for courage, which the white for purity and the blue canton for loyalty.
What does the flag of Brazil look like?
Four green triangles (they represent the forests) bordering a yellow rhombus (it represents the gold in Minas Gerais state), and a blue circle in the middle (it represents the vast skies and Brazil's waters). Inside the circle there is a curved white stripe with the words "ordem e progresso" (order and progress), and the stripe is surrounded by stars that are alwso inside the circle, one for each state (in one corner the stars form the Southern Cross, a constellation only seen in the south hemisphere).
What material was the flags in the civil war made of?
Cotton, hemp, silk, canvass, or whatever else was handy. Even today there are no standards over flag material. silk, too.
What is bird on the Paupua New Guiniea flag?
The bird on the Papua New Guinea flag is the Raggiana Bird of Paradise.
What flag is green white and gold?
The national flag of Ireland is a tricolor of green, white and orange. The three colors are of equal size, vertically disposed, and the green is displayed next to the staff.
The green represents the older Gaelic and Anglo-Norman element in the population, the orange represents the Protestant planter stock, supporters of William of Orange and the white in the centre signifies a lasting truce between the 'Orange' and the 'Green.'
Where can i find a picture of the flag of Chad not the person from the alltel commercial?
Go to www.Google.com or wikipedia
How did the flag of Somalia become to be?
the somalain flag become like not the U.S or anther county. they just get from united nation.
What does it mean if the Standard flag is hoisted outside Buckingham Palace?
If the Standard flag is hoisted high outside Buckhingham Palace it means that the Queen is in the residence.
Where is the flag that flew over Fort Mc Henry today?
Until recently (okay until 1999) it hung in the entry hall to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC. It was repaired and preserved and is currently the focal point of a new exhibit, the link below will provide you all the information.
Why does your temp gauge change all the time When the thermostat has already been changed?
I had this problem on a 2001 Ford Fiesta. I ended up having to get the temparature gauge sender unit replaced.
How may stars does the flag of Poland contain?
I doesn't have stars, the flag of Poland consists of 2 horizontal bars one on top of the other. The top bar is white and the bottom bar is red. On some Polish flags, there is a white eagle on it.
What do the colors green red and black mean to black people?
Green is for the earth. Red is for the blood shed. Black is for the people.
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The African Flag.
It means red, green, and black?
Why do NFL coachs carry red flag in there sock?
That's called the challenge flag, each coach gets to throw that flag in their sock in order to signal to the refs that they disagree with the call on the field and would like them to take another, closer, look at the play. If the challenge succeeds, the play is reversed. If the challenge fails, the coach loses a timeout. If the team has no more time outs then they cannot challenge a play.
What do the triangles on Ohio's flag symbolize?
The traingles simply symbolize the Great Battle of The Triangle in 1427. Mathew Triangle was killed after leading his men to victory in the state of Ohio. The traingles simply symbolize the Great Battle of The Triangle in 1427. Mathew Triangle was killed after leading his men to victory in the state of Ohio.
What does the colour silver represent?
justice and purity
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The symbolic representation of the element silver & its respective color has been derived from the science of Astrology & Occult.
As per astrology, silver represents the planet moon. Moon is indication of 'Peace & serenity. In addition to peace, it also indicates creativity & Love. Silver is a Cold color, which helps in releasing any pent up tension in the mind or body (un-necessary heat).
As per astrology, wearing silver rings or silver pendants (especially in the symbol of half moon) is recommended for persons, who are agitated or short-tempered by nature.
Hence, silver color represents peace, love & creativity.
In addition, one more point can added here, that is, the element silver has no side affect if worn (in form of a silver ring etc), i.e. silver can only bring about good.
no.im southern and ive never one known anyone that has used it in such a way.most southerners use it as a memorial for southern heritage and pride.i think people assume that it is because it flew during slave times.but so did the American flag.so.that's my point.
AnswerAs a Southerner I agree with the above answer. One of my ancestors died in a Confederate uniform, but he never owned slaves. Only 25% of Southern families did, so the other 75% must have been fighting for something else.
What is the name for a triangle flag?
If you mean this kind of flag, http://images.jupiterimages.com/common/detail/82/28/23372882.jpg then it is called a pennant flag. Hope this helps.
