World Flags

World Flags is your ultimate guide to exploring the flags of every country. Learn about each flag's history, symbolism, and unique design. Discover the stories behind the banners that represent nations across the globe!

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The Palestinian flag is a symbol of honor and pride for all Palestinians. The way flags are displayed in Palestine is not governed by strict laws, but rather by longstanding traditions. The guidelines here reflect international standards and the practices of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and the Palestinian National Authority (PNA).

Palestinian Flag

The state flag of the Russian Federation is rectangular in form and consists of three equal horizontal stripes: white on top, blue in the middle, and red on the bottom. The flag serves as the national symbol of the Russian Federation.

Russian Flag

The flag of the United States stands as a powerful symbol of freedom, unity, and national pride. It is before this flag that Americans recite the Pledge of Allegiance, affirming their loyalty and shared values. The current design includes 13 red and white stripes representing the 13 original colonies, and 50 white stars on a blue background representing the 50 U.S. states.

American flag

The Mexican flag consists of a rectangle divided into three equal vertical bands of Green, White, and Red (from left to right). In the center of the white band lies the national emblem — an eagle devouring a snake while perched on a cactus.

Mexican flag

The Japanese flag is called the Hinomaru, a name derived from the Japanese word 'hinomaru,' meaning 'sun circle.' The flag features a red circle (representing the sun) centered on a white background. While the exact origin of the sun-circle symbol is unclear, its use can be traced back centuries in Japanese history.

Japanese flag

The German flag consists of three equal horizontal stripes of black, red, and gold (from top to bottom). These colors have served as symbols of German national unity, democratic values, and freedom throughout various periods of German history, representing a country that is open, democratic, and respected around the world.

German Flag

The tricolour flag is the national emblem of the Fifth Republic, consisting of three vertical stripes of blue, white, and red. Born out of the French Revolution, it united white (the traditional colour of the king) with blue and red (the colours of Paris). Today, the French flag is flown proudly on all public buildings and plays a central role in official ceremonies, both civilian and military.

French flag

According to Article 4.1 of the Spanish Constitution of 1978, 'the Spanish flag consists of three horizontal stripes: red, yellow and red, the yellow stripe being twice as wide as each red stripe.' The flag serves as Spain's national symbol and is governed by comprehensive legal framework defining its use and specifications.

Spanish Flag

According to Article 4.1 of the Spanish Constitution of 1978, 'the Spanish flag consists of three horizontal stripes: red, yellow and red, the yellow stripe being twice as wide as each red stripe.' The flag serves as Spain's national symbol and is governed by comprehensive legal framework defining its use and specifications.

England Flag

The Chinese flag features five yellow stars in the left-hand corner — one large star surrounded by four smaller stars — on a red background. Known as the Five-star Red Flag, it represents the unity of the Chinese people under the leadership of the Communist Party of China.

Chinese Flag

The Taegeukgi consists of a white background, a red and blue taegeuk circle in the center, and four black trigrams (collectively called geongongamri), one in each corner of the flag. The flag embodies the vision of the Korean people who, like the universe, seek continuous creation and enrichment.

Korean Flag

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea flag, commonly known as the 'Blue-Red Republic Flag' or 'Red-Blue Five-Star Flag'. The flag features a red horizontal band in the center with blue borders above and below, separated by thin white stripes. A red five-pointed star is embedded in a white circle on the hoist side of the red band.

North Korean Flag

The national flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran, also known as the Tricolour Flag of Iran (پرچم سه‌رنگ ایران), is a tricolour featuring the Pan-Iranian colors comprising equal horizontal bands of green, white and red with the national emblem (Allah) in red centered on the white band and the takbir written 11 times each in Kufic script in white, at the bottom of the green and the top of the red band.

Iranian Flag

The Ukrainian flag consists of two horizontal bands of equal width, with blue on the top and yellow on the bottom. The combination is commonly decoded as the sky above and the endless fields of wheat beneath it. Beyond the picturesque landscape, the flag symbolizes unbreakable spirit and dignity, devotion to the native land, and love for freedom to each Ukrainian.

Ukraine Flag

The Union Flag, or Union Jack, is the national flag of the United Kingdom. It is so called because it combines the crosses of the three countries united under one Sovereign - the kingdoms of England and Wales, of Scotland and of Ireland (although since 1921 only Northern Ireland has been part of the United Kingdom). The flag consists of three heraldic crosses superimposed upon each other.

United Kingdom Flag

The National Flag of Canada is a red flag with a white square in the center containing a stylized 11-point red maple leaf. Though simple with its red and white colours and a single maple leaf, it symbolizes pride and strength throughout Canadian history. The flag is horizontally symmetric and represents Canada as a unified, independent country with values of democracy, inclusion and equity.

Canada Flag

The flag of Nigeria is a vertical tricolour of green-white-green design. It consists of three equal vertical stripes with green on both sides and white in the middle. The flag serves as the primary symbol of Nigeria and one of the central national symbols representing the country. It was designed by a student and represents the nation's agricultural wealth, natural resources, peace, and unity.

Nigerian Flag

The National Flag of India is a horizontal tricolour of India saffron (kesaria) at the top, white in the middle and India green at the bottom in equal proportion. In the centre of the white band is a navy-blue wheel with 24 equally spaced spokes which represents the Ashoka Chakra. The flag is made of hand spun and hand woven wool/cotton/silk khadi bunting and is rectangular in shape.

Indian Flag

The Italian Tricolour Flag consists of three vertical bands of equal dimensions: green on the hoist side, white in the middle, and red on the fly side. The flag represents the unity and identity of the Italian Republic, having evolved from the original horizontal tricolour of the Cispadane Republic to the current vertical design.

Italy Flag

The Brazilian flag features a green field with a large yellow rhombus (diamond shape) in the center. Within the yellow rhombus is a blue celestial sphere depicting a starry sky with 27 white five-pointed stars of varying sizes, including the Southern Cross constellation. A curved white banner spans across the blue sphere with the national motto 'Ordem e Progresso' (Order and Progress) inscribed in green letters.

Brazil Flag

The South African flag features a unique Y-shaped design with six colors. The flag begins at the hoist with a black triangle bordered by yellow, which splits into a Y-shape. The upper band is red, the lower band is blue, and a green horizontal band extends to the fly end. A white band separates the red and blue sections. The distinctive Y or V-shaped design converges diverse elements into a unified horizontal band.

South Africa Flag

The Malaysian flag, known as Jalur Gemilang, consists of 14 equal horizontal stripes alternating red and white, with the red stripe at the top and white stripe at the bottom. In the upper left canton is a dark blue rectangle containing a yellow crescent moon and a 14-pointed yellow star called the Federal Star. The flag represents the unity of Malaysia's states and federal territories through its distinctive design elements.

Malaysia Flag

The national flag of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is rectangular in shape with its width equal to two-thirds of its length. The flag is bright emerald green in color, extending from the pole to the end of the flag. In the center is the Shahada (Islamic declaration of faith) 'There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah' in white Arabic calligraphy using Thuluth font, with an unsheathed sword drawn underneath parallel to the text.

Saoudi Arabia Flag