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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 did the New Zealand flag look like in ancient times?
The current New Zealand red and blue ensigns date from the first decade of the 20th century. For info on New Zealand flags prior to that, please see the related link.
What country in Africa has a flag with three stripes?
There are several flags in Africa with three stripes, including Mali, Guinea, Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Chad, Gabon, Republic of Congo, Benin, and Madagascar. There are several more that approximate that description, including Egypt, Libya, Gambia, Senegal, Niger, Ghana, Cameroon, Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Lesotho, and Botswana.
What does the symbol of the Indian flag mean?
The Indian flag features three horizontal stripes of saffron, white, and green, with the Ashoka Chakra, a 24-spoke wheel, in the center. The saffron represents courage and sacrifice, white symbolizes peace and truth, and green stands for faith and chivalry. The Ashoka Chakra signifies the eternal wheel of law and dharma (righteousness), emphasizing justice and progress. Together, the elements of the flag embody the values and spirit of the nation.
What are the colors of the andorra flag?
It is a tricolour of navy blue, yellow and red, with the Andorran coat of arms in the central yellow bar. It was officially adopted in August 1971.
Do the olympic rings represent faster farthest strongest etc?
No. The five rings on the Olympic flag represent the 5 continents from which athletes come to particpate in the games.
What type is simple machine is a flag pole?
A pulley is this example, because of the way it works to pull the flag up for one.
Which countries do not have a star in their flag?
Japan Great Britain Ireland Wales Scotland
Italy Germany France Spain England
Poland Jamaica Greece Cuba
Because pink is a too clear color and it wouldn't appear well on the flags.
What the emblem on Afghanistan's flag represent?
The center emblem is the classical emblem of Afghanistan with a mosque with its mihrab facing Mecca.
The Fourth of July was traditionally celebrated as America's birthday, but the idea of an annual day specifically celebrating the Flag is believed to have first originated in 1885. BJ Cigrand, a schoolteacher, arranged for the pupils in the Fredonia, Wisconsin Public School, District 6, to observe June 14 (the 108th anniversary of the official adoption of The Stars and Stripes) as 'Flag Birthday'. In numerous magazines and newspaper articles and public addresses over the following years, Cigrand continued to enthusiastically advocate the observance of June 14 as 'Flag Birthday', or 'Flag Day'.
What do the colours on the Gremany flag mean?
They are associated with the republican democracy formed after World War I and represent German unity and freedom. Not just the freedom of Germany, but the personal freedom of the German people. Historically, the black-red-gold colors stood for the democratic, centrist and republican political parties
How long should the flag be flown at half mast due to the recent event in Aurora Co?
They said that it should be restored to full mas on Wednesday, July 25, 2012
What does white mean on Irish flag?
Peace . . . i.e. between the Catholic (Green) and the Protestant (Orange, as in William of) faiths
What are the colours and their meanings in the Jamacian flag?
green is for the land, black is for the people, yellow is for the sun
What country has red yellow and green stripes?
Lithuanian flag has yellow, green and red horizontal stripes.
Which are the countries put their flag on moon?
Only the United States of America has, so far, planted their flag (Stars and Stripes) on the Moon.
