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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 is blue and white checkered flag for?
Blue white checkered flag is used in formula races when the winner crosses the line.
You can celebrate flag day by wearing your country's flag.
What colors and symbols are on the Turkish flag?
Turkey's flag is red and white, with a (white) crescent and star in the middle
What are the Certain attributes particular to US flag?
i don't know this really but im guessing the stars and stripes.. that's probably way off but i just wanted to help.
Who is the person who made the US flag?
Betty Ross was the person who made the first U.S.A
flag. If you never knew, She was also a student. C:
What do the black stripes on a school bus mean?
They are usually called "Rub Rails" (They are there to provide extra protection to the body of the bus) but they also have another purpose.
Typically they are placed at shoulder level, seat level, and floor level.
What does the Illinois state flag represent?
The Illinois state flag represents the Great Seal of Illinois.
What was the name of Nelson's flag at the battle of trafalgar?
His flagship was named HMS Victory. She has been preserved to this day in Great Britain, still afloat. However, she is a WOODEN ship and was rotting away. During the 1990's (?) she was rebuilt "stick by stick"...and it is said that she does not contain very much of her original wood.
The oldest national flag still in existence, that of Denmark, dates back to the 13th century.
What colors make up turkeys flag and what symbols are on it?
Turkey's flag is all red, with a white crescent and star symbol
If buoy flying a red flag with a white diagonal stripes indicates what?
This is a Diver Down flag. It indicates that there are SCUBA divers underwater nearby and to steer clear of the immediate area if you are in a motorboat or jetski.
Are there any rules about how you should treat the flag?
Public Law 94-344 on July 7, 1976 (Flag Code) prescribes all rules for treatment of the US flag
What are the Advantages and disadvantages of flags of convenience?
Flag of convenience Advatages:
Low tax in trading ship,
Low registration fee,
Has the right to hire Officers and Crew members that are accepting low salary
the best advantage, the cost was reduced
The meaning of the triangle in the Philippine flag?
The triangle in the Philippine flag means equalityand fraternity
In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened that day by resolution of the Second Continental Congress in 1777.
In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day; in August 1949, National Flag Day was established by an Act of Congress. (Wikipedia) For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Wikipedia) indicated at the bottom of this answer box.
