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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 year was the Paraguay flag made?
The paraguay Flag was made on the 25th day of november, in 1842.
What did the Italian flag look like in the middle ages?
There wasn't an "Italian" flag in the middle ages. There wasn't an country of Italy. Italy was made up of city/states that were controlled by strong men in those regions. It was a patchwork of holdings. This continues through the Renaissance.
Why Indian national flag is lowered after sunset?
As a form of respect to protect it and care for it .it's lowered also in bad climatic conditions
What was the bear flag republic?
California was the Bear Flag Republic from June 14 to July 9, 1846. Twenty four men raise the Bear Flag at Sonoma, talking control of California from the Mexicans.
Did the colors of the US flag have meaning when it was first created?
No. Those colors were already traditional for flags.
The colors of the American flag were taken from the colours of the Great Seal of the United States. The colors were the same as the British flag and were chosen simply because they were traditional flag colors.
The symbolic meanings for the particular colors (to match the symbolism on the flag) were suggested at a later date, based on the same sort of rationales used in European coats-of-arms.
How many stars are on the flag of Ellis Island?
If I remember correctly, Ellis Island did not have it's own flag. I'm pretty sure it had the American Flag on it. So there would be 50 stars on it.
Which flag has st george st andrew and st patrick represented on it?
The Union Jack.
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What colour is the circle in the middle of the Japanese national flag?
The centre circle on a Japanese flag - is Red.
What is is the collective noun for flags?
The collective nouns are:
- a bundle of sticks
- a display of flags
Can the flag be used as a table cloth but only on the forth of July?
The American flag may never be used as a table cloth. The law on this subject is found at Title 4 of the United States Code, Section 8, "Respect for the Flag". Subsection (e) states: "The flag should never be fastened, displayed, used or stored in such a manner as to permit it to be easily torn, soiled or damaged in any way." The obviousness of the probability of the flag being soiled when used as a tablecloth need not be mentioned; however I will mention it anyway.
What does the colors on the montserrat's flag mean?
The dark blue Blue - Represents vigilance, loyalty, perseverance & justice which was trigger of depressive emotions by slaves leading them into learning the languages they know.
The light blue- Represents the serene beaches.
The red- for the blood that was shed and the authority of the law, amongst Montserratian(s), Note**This you may observe see from the "badge" or "shield" emblem on the flag which represents "roots".
The white- stands for peace, streams- & clouds and the protecting of their brotherly tribesmen located in the Shamrock of the lesser and also those Greater Antilles.
The green- Represents the Mountains, Forest, Flora, Fauna and agriculture
The Shield emblem on the Montserrat flag depicts a woman standing beside a yellow harp with her arm around a black cross.(meaning very religious women)
The Yellow- Represents the flowers, Mountainous fauna and friendliness to all visitors
The brown- Represents Connection to an Empire (known as the poor man empire) shared with China, Germany, France and Finland, Hungary, Mongolia, Ethiopia, Poland, Russia, Congo, Nigeria, Armenia, Tunisians, Zimbabwe and many more African countries … to numerous to mention
The cross-stands for religions on the island (see religions below)
The shield represents roots in under the flags, which owned the island at some point in where languages were learned and passed down through generations. This includes British English, French, and a English dialect, French Kwéyol.
Harp stand for the Musicplayed by the natives. Montserrat is populated by Arawak and Carib natives family to the Taíno and Cíbønéy(Ciboney).
The emblem of Montserrat is the shamrock, in honour of its earliest European settlers, who were of Catholic-Irish sent by Government of a United Kingdom.
The X on the flag stands for British pirates that landed on the island through time often befriending the native islanders and slaves..
The upper left quarter of the flag, hoist side, is called the Canton and pictures the British Union Jack found on many of the flag around the globe. Reason for Union jack flag setup, for health issues (no sicknesses such as autism and no wars)and to keep calmness between all nations. However, immigration issue were not enforced which led to the current wars in Iraq today, brother fighting brother simply due to misunderstandings or lack of knowledge.
Ethnic groups: Black, White, Mulatto, Creole. The island's population is mainly a mix of British, Irish and Africans with other minorities.
Religions: Anglican, Methodist, Roman Catholic, Pentecostal, Presbyterians, Lutherans, Baptist, Seventh-day Adventist, other Christian denominations
Montserrat is still occupied by indigenous the natives
Protecting the Beaches, Trees, Rain-forests and indigenous animal including frogs, bees, butterflies, bats as well as flora, fauna and mountainous terrain to name a few for tourism… is a primary concern of Montserratians. This is their home. They believe Trees Clean Polluted Air. Plant a tree today. Trees are the foundation of life. Don't cut the trees down.
Languages spoken on the island: British English, French, and a English dialect, French Kwéyol.
Why was there a second flag rasing?
A second flag was raised on Iwo Jima because the original flag was not very large. Lt Colonel Johnson wanted a flag large enough to be seen by the seamen on the ships around Iwo Jima. The photo of the flag raising on Iwo Jima was taken as the flags were exchanged.
What are the color meaning of the Congo flag?
The Congo flag is yellow, blue, red in color and has a stripe and star. The yellow color means wealth, red stands for the blood shed by the country's martyrs, and the star is for the future.
What does the Bahamian flag mean?
The meaning of the Bahamian flag. Black is for unity yellow is for the sands that is around the island and blue is for the waters surround their island.
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What does the stars and strips on the flag mean?
well the stars symbolise the states but i don't know what the stripes mean
The stripes symbolizes the first states gathered in the original USA.
What was the only American Revolutionary War battle that was fought in the great state of Delaware?
That was the wild, running skirmish known today as the Battle of Cooch's Bridge - the FIRST unfurling of the NEW THIRTEEN STAR FLAG of the fledgling United States.
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What is the history behind the use of International Code Flags?
The closest that i can come to an answer to this would be this... In the history of sailing, communication between ships has always been important. A prime example of this is the ship's Ensign...it always signaled to others what country the ship sailed under. At some point, i am sure that there was a need fror a standardized method for ships to communicate certain things to other ships, especaily when you are talking about ships from many different countries interacting together. Hence, the International Code Flags.
Alpha : diver below (when stationary); I am undergoing a speed trial Bravo : I am taking on or discharging explosives Charlie : affirmative Delta : keep clear of me, I am maneuvering with difficulty Echo : I am altering my course to starboard Foxtrot : I am disabled, communicate with me Golf : I require a pilot Hotel : I have a pilot on board India : I am altering my course to port Juliet : I am going to send a message by semaphore Kilo : you should stop your vessel instantly Lima : you should stop, I have something important to communicate Mike : I have a doctor on board November : no (negative) Oscar : man overboard Papa : all aboard, vessel is about to proceed sea. (At sea) your lights are out or burning badly Quebec : my vessel is healthy and I request free practique Romeo : the way is off my ship. You may feel you way past me Sierra : my engines are going full speed astern Tango : do not pass ahead of me Uniform : you are standing into danger Victor : require assistance (not in distress) Whiskey : I require medical assistance X-ray : stop carrying out your intentions and watch for my signals Yankee : I am carrying mail Zulu : to be used to address or call shore stations
