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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
Why do all flags have the shape of rectangle?
There is no specific reason, actually. Also, I know at least one flag does not; look up Ohio's flag.
(alternate answer) Rectangles are a convenient shape to work with. You might also ask why pieces of paper are rectangular, books are rectangular, newspapers and magazines are rectangular, candy bars are rectangular, and so forth. It would be trickier to make pentagonal flags. Why give yourself extra work?
Switzerland's flag is a square rather than a country; I think they had to get special permission for this. Rectangular flags appear to be golden rectangles which are said to look nicer, so perhaps this has something to do with it.
Do the Italy flag and the Mexican flag look alike?
Plain coincidence. Both colors and dimensions (width of each color bar) are different for each flag; Mexico's flag was not based on Italy's and also the meaning of its colors are completely different.
What does the shield mean on the british columbias flag?
There isn't a shield on our flag. The flag has the union jack (British flag) on the top with a crown in the centre, and the bottom half of the flag is a sun with wavy rays over blue waves. The sun sets in the west, so I think the bottom is the sun setting on the Pacific Ocean, and the top is a reference to the UK and the monarchy.
Should the flag ever be worn as apparel?
It is technically illegal to wear a flag, though many people wear flags on their shirts these days. I would not recommend wearing a flag itself as apparel as this could be interpreted as a rude, classless, and unpatriotic gesture.
How many options does Green Flag car breakdown offer consumers?
Green Flag Car Breakdown offers five different options for consumers. The five options are Rescue, Rescue Plus, Recovery, Recovery Plus, and Euro Plus. Each option offers a different level of protection.
When was Green Flag roadside assistance founded?
Green Flag roadside assistance was first founded in 1971 in the UK. It was previously referred to as 'National Breakdown', but has grown and expanded to become Green Flag.
Whose flag is never lowered in America?
All official US flags are lowered at dusk, or are never raised to full staff (Arlington National Cemetery, USS Arizona).
This question is sometimes a riddle with the answers of "the Alamo" where the flag is nailed up, or on the Moon, where the US flag will fly from its special staff until it falls apart.
Is the confederate and Mississippi state flag the same?
One of the last Confederate battle flags and the current flag of Mississippi are very, very similar.
Doña Marcela Marino de Agoncillo, Lorenza Agoncillo, and Delfina Herbosa.
What year did the 50th star get added to US flag?
Hawaii was admitted as the 50th state on August 21st, 1959. The 27th flag of the United States became the official flag on July 4th, 1960.
What did Amelia Fowler do to the flag when the Smithsonian first received it?
She sewed a linen lining to the back of the flag to support it for display
What represents the thirteen colonies on the flag?
The thirteen stars represent the colonies. Or in the new flag we have it's the 13 stripes.
What does the confederate flag of Texas look like?
here is one of the Confederate flags of Texas. The Battle Flag of the Confederacy
Do you have to salute the flag if you are under cover of a overhang?
Yes, as long as you are still outdoors.
Why are the colors red white and blue on the flag?
because the united states made it that way and george washington asked besty ross to sew the flag like that
Why should the national flag of Trinidad be flown at half mas?
to mourn the important person/s who died or something like that
