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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 the proper way for american flag disposal?
American flags can now be recycled respectfully. I found an informative website with the facts about this subject at www.AmericanFlagDisposal.com PatrioticGal.
What do the three stripes on Yemen's flag stand for?
Red stands for the bloodshed of the martyrs, white stands for the bright future, and black stands for the dark past of Yemen.
Why are the stars the same size on the american flag?
The stars represent each state admitted to the USA. No state is more or less important than another. Therefore all of the stars are the exact same size and orientation.
What does the symbols mean in Antigua flag?
The rising Sun stands for the dawning of a new era.
The colors are Black for their African Heritage, the blue for the Caribbean Sea, the White for their sandy beaches and the red for the energy of their people.
The "V" shape is for Victory.
What are the similar flags to Egypt's flag?
Flags of Iraq, Syria and Yemen are similar to Egypt's flag. Like Egypt's flag these flags have three horizontal stripes: a red one on the top, a white one in the middle and a black one at the bottom.
The German Flag had three horizontal bands of color. Black is located on the top and symbolizes determination. The middle band is red and symbolizes bravery, strength and valor. On the bottom is the color yellow which is a symbol for generosity.
Why does the Georgian flag Europe have five crosses what's the history?
The 5 crosses represent Christ's 5 holy wounds.
What are the 5 sovereign nations where have flown their flags over Florida since 1513?
Spain, France, great Britain, united states and confederate states OS America
Which are the 5 flags that have flown over Florida?
British flag,French flag,Spanish flag,Untied States flag,and Florida's state flag
The flags of Spain, France, Great Britain, the United States, and the Confederate States of America have flown over Florida; these are also known as the "Five Flags of Florida." At various times in its history, at least 16 different flags have flown over Florida or parts of Florida.
When is it proper to fly the US flag day and night?
THE US FLAG CAN BE FLOWN DURING THE DAY, ANYTIME. THE FLAG CAN ONLY BE FLOWN AT NIGHT IF IT IS PROPERLY LIGHTED.
I need a list of the flags on display at the International Flag Display in Canberra?
To solve that geocache you might have to visit the location... ;-)
What means the colors of palestine flags?
RED:
The Khawarij were the first Islamic group to emerge after the assassination of Caliph Uthman III, forming the first Republican Party in the early days of Islam. Their symbol was the red flag. Arab tribes who participated in the conquest of North Africa and Andalusia carried the red flag, which became the symbol of the Islamic rulers of Andalusia (756-1355). In modern times, red symbolizes the Ashrafs of the Hijaz and the Hashemites, descendants of the Prophet. Sharif Hussein designed the current flag as the flag of the Arab Revolt on June 1916. The Palestinian people raised it as the flag of the Arab National movement in 1917. In 1947, the Arab Ba'ath Party interpreted the flag as a symbol of the liberation and unity of the Arab nation. The Palestinian people readopted the flag at the Palestinian conference in Gaza in 1948. The flag was recognized by the Arab League as the flag of the Palestinian people. It was further endorsed by the PLO, the representative of the Palestinians, at the Palestinian conference in Jerusalem in 1964.
BLACK:
In the seventh century, with the rise of Islam and subsequent liberation of Mecca, two flags - one white, one black - were carried. On the white flag was written, "There is no god but God (Allah) and Mohammad is the Prophet of God."
In pre-Islamic times, the black flag was a sign of revenge. It was the color of the headdress worn when leading troops into battle.
Both black and white flags were placed in the mosque during Friday prayers.
The Abbasid Dynasty (750-1258), ruling from Baghdad, took black as a symbol of mourning for the assassination of relatives of the Prophet and in remembrance of the Battle of Karbala.
WHITE:
The Umayyads ruled for ninety years, taking white as their symbolic color as a reminder of the Prophet's first battle at Badr, and to distinguish themselves from the Abbasids, by using white, rather than black, as their color of mourning.
Mu'awia Ibn Abi Sufian (661-750), founder of the Umayyad state, proclaimed himself Caliph of Jerusalem.
GREEN:
The Fatimid Dynasty was founded in Morocco by Abdullah Al-Mahdi, and went on rule all of North Africa.
They took green as their color, to symbolize their allegiance to Ali, the Prophet's cousin, who was once wrapped in a green coverlet in place of the Prophet in order to thwart an assassination attempt
What country has the most colorful flag?
I think it is west indies. Its having many things in it .Some are related to cricket too.
The flag of Austria is a red and white horizontal.that was readopted on May 1, 1945, after World War 2. This red and white striped flag is one of the oldest national flags in Europe and has been used since in Austria since at least the year 1191.
