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Afghanistan Flag

The flag of Åland—a Finnish autonomous region—is a red‑yellow Nordic cross on a blue field, symbolizing its unique identity: Finnish sovereignty under Swedish cultural heritage.

Åland Islands Flag

The national flag of Albania consists of a red field with a black double-headed eagle in the center. It is one of the few national flags to feature a double-headed eagle, a heraldic symbol historically associated with the Byzantine Empire and Albanian nationalism.

Albanian Flag

The flag of Algeria is divided vertically into two equal halves of green and white, with a red crescent and star centered over the dividing line. It reflects Algeria’s Islamic heritage and the sacrifices made for independence.

Algerian Flag

The flag of American Samoa features a white triangle pointing toward the fly side, bordered in red and set against a dark blue field. Inside the triangle, a bald eagle clutches a Samoan war club and fly-whisk, symbolizing both American authority and Samoan cultural heritage.

American Samoa Flag

The flag of Andorra features three vertical bands of blue, yellow, and red, with the national coat of arms in the center of the yellow band. The colors reflect historical ties with France and Spain.

Andorran Flag

The flag of Angola features two horizontal bands—red above black—with a centered yellow emblem composed of a half gear wheel crossed by a machete topped with a star. The red represents the blood shed during Angola’s struggle for liberation, while the black stands for the African continent. The emblem symbolizes industrial and agricultural workers and national progress.

Angola Flag

A Blue Ensign with the Union Jack in the canton and the coat of arms of Anguilla in the fly: a white shield bearing three orange dolphins in a circular formation, set above stylized blue waves.

Anguilla Flag

This unofficial cultural flag shows a white silhouette of the Antarctic continent centered on a blue field. It symbolizes Antarctica as a place of peace, scientific exploration, and international cooperation.

Antarctica Flag

The flag features an inverted isosceles triangle with a rising sun in the top section, set against red, black, blue, and white bands. It represents the dawn of a new era following independence.

Antigua and Barbuda Flag

Three horizontal bands of light blue and white with a central golden 'Sun of May.' The flag symbolizes the nation’s quest for freedom during the May Revolution.

Argentina Flag

Three horizontal stripes of red, blue, and orange. The design reflects national endurance, peaceful skies, and the industrious spirit of the Armenian people.

Armenia Flag

A siren blue field with two narrow parallel yellow stripes and a red, white‑bordered four‑pointed star in the canton, symbolizing Aruba’s natural beauty and identity.

Aruba Flag

A Blue Ensign featuring the Union Jack in the canton, a large seven-pointed Commonwealth Star beneath it, and the Southern Cross constellation on the fly side.

Australia Flag

Three horizontal stripes of red, white, and red. This flag is one of the oldest national banners in continuous use in the world, with origins tracing back to medieval heraldry.

Austria Flag

Three horizontal bands of bright blue, red, and green with a white crescent and an eight‑pointed star centered on the red band.

Azerbaijan Flag

The Bahamian flag features a black equilateral triangle at the hoist, pointing toward three horizontal stripes—in aquamarine, gold, and aquamarine. Adopted in the national flag contest as independence was declared on July 10, 1973, it was hoisted at midnight to mark the birth of the new nation.

Bahamas Flag

A vertical design with a white band at the hoist separated from a red field by a serrated line of five white triangles. This reflects historical identity tied to the Persian Gulf, evolving through treaties and design changes to its modern form adopted in 2002.

Bahrain Flag

The national flag features a deep green field with a red disc slightly offset toward the hoist. The red circle represents both the blood shed by martyrs during the 1971 independence struggle and the rising sun over Bengal, while the green stands for the lush landscape and youthful vitality of the nation.

Bangladesh Flag

A vertical triband of ultramarine–gold–ultramarine, centered by a black broken trident head. Adopted at midnight on November 30, 1966—the moment of independence—it symbolizes Barbados breaking from colonial ties.

Barbados Flag

A red upper stripe and green lower stripe, separated on the hoist by a vertical red-and-white traditional Belarusian ornament. This design retains Soviet-era colors blended with folk culture.

Belarus Flag

The national flag of Belgium is a vertical tricolour of black, yellow, and red, inspired by the coat of arms of the Duchy of Brabant. It features three equal vertical bands, with black at the hoist side.

Belgian Flag

A royal blue field with narrow red stripes at the top and bottom edges, featuring a central white disk bearing the national coat of arms supported by two men of different ethnic backgrounds.

Belize Flag

The flag of Benin has two horizontal bands of yellow and red, with a vertical green band at the hoist. Green stands for hope, yellow for wealth, and red for courage.

Benin Flag

The flag of Bermuda is a Red Ensign with the Union Jack in the canton and the territory's coat of arms in the fly. The coat of arms features a red lion and a shipwreck.

Bermuda Flag

The flag of Bhutan is diagonally divided yellow and orange with a white dragon across the middle. Yellow symbolizes the secular authority of the king, orange represents Buddhism, and the dragon stands for the country and purity.

Bhutan Flag

The flag of Bolivia consists of three horizontal bands of red, yellow, and green. Red stands for bravery, yellow for resources, and green for fertility. The state flag includes the coat of arms.

Bolivia Flag

The flag of Bonaire, adopted on 11 December 1981, represents the Caribbean Netherlands special municipalities of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba. The flag features a large blue triangle (representing the sea) and a smaller yellow triangle (the sun), separated by a white strip symbolizing the sky. Within the white strip is a black compass, symbolizing the seafaring nature and equality of the people, and a red six-pointed star representing the original six villages of Bonaire.

Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba Flag

The national flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina features a medium blue field with a yellow right triangle and a line of white five-pointed stars along the hypotenuse. The three points of the triangle represent the three main ethnic groups: Bosniaks, Croats, and Serbs. The stars, representing Europe, are meant to be infinite in number, continuing from top to bottom. The flag's colors are associated with neutrality, peace, and the country's European aspirations.

Bosnia and Herzegovina Flag

The flag of Botswana consists of a light blue field cut horizontally in the center by a black stripe with a thin white frame. The blue represents water, specifically rain, which is a precious resource in Botswana. The black and white bands symbolize the racial harmony and diversity of the country.

Botswana Flag

Bouvet Island is a dependency of Norway and does not have its own official flag. The Norwegian flag is used to represent the island. The flag features a red field with a blue cross outlined in white.

Bouvet Island 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 flag of the British Indian Ocean Territory features a Union Jack in the canton, with white and blue wavy stripes and a palm tree with a crown. It represents the British overseas territory in the Indian Ocean.

The British Indian Ocean Territory Flag

The British Virgin Islands flag is a Blue Ensign with a defaced coat of arms depicting Saint Ursula holding a golden lamp, surrounded by eleven lamps above a scroll reading 'Vigilate'—an emblem of the islands' namesake and heritage.

British Virgin Islands Flag

The flag of Brunei consists of a yellow field with two diagonal stripes of white and black, and the national emblem in red at the center. The yellow represents the sultan, while the white and black stripes represent the chief ministers. The emblem includes a crescent, parasol, and hands, symbolizing Islam, monarchy, and benevolence.

Brunei Flag

The Bulgarian Flag consists of three horizontal stripes: white (top), green (middle), and red (bottom). Adopted in 1991, the flag's colors have historical and symbolic meanings: white for peace and freedom, green for the country's agricultural wealth, and red for the courage and valor of the people. The flag's design has roots in the 19th-century struggle for independence from Ottoman rule.

Bulgarian Flag

The Burkina Faso Flag features two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and green (bottom) with a yellow five-pointed star in the center. Adopted on August 4, 1984, the red symbolizes the revolution, green stands for the country's natural riches, and the yellow star represents the guiding light of the revolution.

Burkina Faso Flag

The Burundi Flag consists of a white diagonal cross dividing the field into alternating red and green areas, with a white disk at the center bearing three red six-pointed stars outlined in green. Adopted on June 28, 1967 (modified in 1982), the red symbolizes the struggle for independence, green for hope and development, and white for peace. The three stars represent the national motto: Unity, Work, Progress, and the three main ethnic groups: Hutu, Tutsi, and Twa.

Burundi Flag

The flag of Cabo Verde features a blue field with a white horizontal stripe in the center, bordered by two red stripes. In the lower hoist corner is a circle of ten yellow five-pointed stars. The blue represents the ocean and sky, white symbolizes peace, red represents the blood shed for independence, and the ten stars represent the ten main islands of the archipelago.

Cabo Verde Flag

The flag of Cambodia features three horizontal bands of blue, red, and blue, with a white depiction of Angkor Wat in the center. The blue bands represent royalty, the red band represents the nation, and Angkor Wat symbolizes the country's cultural heritage and Buddhist traditions.

Cambodia Flag

The flag of Cameroon features three vertical stripes of green, red, and yellow, with a yellow five-pointed star in the center of the red stripe. The green represents the southern forests, red symbolizes unity and independence, yellow represents the northern savannas and the sun, and the star represents unity.

Cameroon 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 the Cayman Islands features a blue field with the Union Jack in the canton and the Cayman Islands coat of arms on the fly side. The blue represents the sea, the Union Jack symbolizes the territory's British connection, and the coat of arms features a turtle, pineapple, and lion representing the islands' natural resources and British heritage.

Cayman Islands Flag

The flag of the Central African Republic features four horizontal stripes of blue, white, green, and yellow, with a vertical red stripe in the center. A yellow five-pointed star is in the upper left corner. The colors represent France (blue, white, red) and Africa (green, yellow, red), symbolizing the country's connection to both Europe and Africa.

Central African Republic Flag

The flag of Chad features three vertical stripes of blue, yellow, and red. The blue represents the sky and hope, yellow symbolizes the sun and the desert, and red represents the blood shed for independence and the sacrifice of the nation's martyrs.

Chad Flag

The flag of Chile features two horizontal bands of white and red, with a blue square in the canton containing a white five-pointed star. The white represents the snow of the Andes, red symbolizes the blood shed for independence, blue represents the sky and Pacific Ocean, and the star represents progress and honor.

Chile 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 flag of Christmas Island features a blue and green diagonal bicolor with the Southern Cross constellation in the canton and a golden bosun bird in the center. The blue represents the sea, green represents the land, the Southern Cross symbolizes the island's location in the Southern Hemisphere, and the golden bosun bird is native to the island and represents its unique wildlife.

Christmas Island Flag

The flag of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands features a green field with a palm tree in the center, a crescent moon in the canton, and the Southern Cross constellation in the fly. The green represents the islands' vegetation, the palm tree symbolizes the coconut palms that dominate the landscape, the crescent represents the Muslim heritage of the Cocos Malay people, and the Southern Cross indicates the islands' location in the Southern Hemisphere.

Cocos (Keeling) Islands Flag

The flag of Colombia features three horizontal bands of yellow, blue, and red. The yellow band is twice the width of the other bands. The yellow represents the country's wealth and sovereignty, blue symbolizes the seas, rivers, and sky, and the red represents the blood shed for independence and the courage of the Colombian people.

Colombia Flag

The flag of Comoros features four horizontal stripes of yellow, white, red, and blue, with a green triangle on the hoist side containing a white crescent and four white stars. The colors represent the four main islands, the crescent symbolizes Islam, and the four stars represent the four islands of the archipelago: Grande Comore, Anjouan, Mohéli, and Mayotte.

Comoros Flag

The flag of the Republic of the Congo features a diagonal tricolor of green, yellow, and red, with the green and red bands separated by a yellow diagonal stripe. The green represents the forests and agriculture, yellow symbolizes the friendship and nobility of the people, and red represents the struggle for independence and the blood shed for freedom.

Congo Flag

The flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo features a sky blue field with a yellow-bordered red diagonal stripe from the lower hoist to the upper fly, and a yellow five-pointed star in the upper hoist corner. The blue represents peace, the red symbolizes the blood of the country's martyrs, the yellow represents the country's wealth, and the star represents the bright future of the nation.

Congo (Democratic Republic) Flag

The flag of the Cook Islands features a blue field with the Union Jack in the canton and a circle of fifteen white five-pointed stars on the fly side. The blue represents the ocean, the Union Jack symbolizes the territory's British connection, and the fifteen stars represent the fifteen islands of the Cook Islands archipelago.

Cook Islands Flag

The flag of Costa Rica features five horizontal bands of blue and white, with a red equilateral triangle on the hoist side containing a white five-pointed star. The blue bands represent the three departments into which Cuba was divided during the independence struggle, the white bands symbolize the purity of the independence cause, the red triangle represents the blood shed for independence, and the white star represents independence and freedom.

Costa Rica Flag

The flag of Côte d'Ivoire features three vertical bands of orange, white, and green. The orange represents the savannas of the north and the fertility of the land, the white symbolizes peace and unity, and the green represents the forests of the south and hope for the future. The colors are inspired by the Pan-African movement and represent the country's natural resources and aspirations.

Côte d'Ivoire Flag

The flag of Croatia features three horizontal bands of red, white, and blue, with the Croatian coat of arms in the center. The red, white, and blue are the Pan-Slavic colors, representing the country's Slavic heritage. The coat of arms features a red and white checkerboard pattern (šahovnica) representing the historical Croatian kingdom, topped with five smaller shields representing the five historical regions of Croatia.

Croatia Flag

The flag of Cuba features five horizontal bands of blue and white, with a red equilateral triangle on the hoist side containing a white five-pointed star. The blue bands represent the three departments into which Cuba was divided during the independence struggle, the white bands symbolize the purity of the independence cause, the red triangle represents the blood shed for independence, and the white star represents independence and freedom.

Cuba Flag

The flag of Curaçao features a blue field with a yellow horizontal stripe in the center and two white five-pointed stars in the upper left corner. The blue represents the sea and sky, the yellow stripe symbolizes the bright sunshine and the island's warm climate, and the two stars represent Curaçao and Klein Curaçao, the two main islands of the territory.

Curaçao Flag

The flag of Cyprus features a white field with a copper-colored silhouette of the island in the center, and two green olive branches below it. The white represents peace and harmony, the copper color symbolizes the island's rich copper deposits and its name (Cyprus means copper), and the olive branches represent peace and reconciliation between the Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities.

Cyprus Flag

The flag of Czechia features two horizontal bands of white and red, with a blue triangle extending from the hoist side. The white and red are the traditional colors of Bohemia, representing the historical Czech lands, while the blue triangle symbolizes Slovakia and the unity of the Czechoslovak state. The design was originally created for Czechoslovakia and was retained by the Czech Republic after the peaceful dissolution in 1993.

Czechia Flag

The flag of Denmark, known as the Dannebrog, features a white Scandinavian cross on a red field. According to legend, the flag fell from heaven during the Battle of Lyndanisse in 1219, ensuring Danish victory. The white cross represents Christianity and the red field symbolizes the blood of the Danish people. The Dannebrog is the oldest continuously used national flag in the world.

Denmark Flag

The flag of Djibouti features two horizontal bands of light blue and light green, with a white triangle on the hoist side containing a red five-pointed star. The light blue represents the sea and sky, the light green symbolizes the earth and the country's natural resources, the white triangle represents peace, and the red star symbolizes unity and the blood shed for independence.

Djibouti Flag

The flag of Dominica features a green field with a cross of three bands: yellow, black, and white. In the center is a red circle containing a purple sisserou parrot, surrounded by ten green five-pointed stars. The green represents the island's lush vegetation, the cross symbolizes Christianity and the Trinity, the yellow represents the sun and citrus fruits, black represents the rich soil, white represents the rivers and waterfalls, and the ten stars represent the ten parishes of Dominica.

Dominica Flag

The flag of the Dominican Republic features a white cross dividing the field into four rectangles: blue (top and bottom) and red (left and right). In the center is the national coat of arms. The blue represents liberty, the red symbolizes the blood shed for independence, the white cross represents the Christian faith and the sacrifice of the nation's heroes, and the coat of arms features the Bible, a cross, and weapons representing the country's values and history.

Dominican Republic Flag

The flag of Ecuador features three horizontal bands of yellow, blue, and red, with the yellow band being twice the width of the others. In the center is the national coat of arms. The yellow represents the country's wealth and mineral resources, the blue symbolizes the sky, sea, and rivers, and the red represents the blood shed for independence and the courage of the Ecuadorian people.

Ecuador Flag

The flag of Egypt features three horizontal bands of red, white, and black, with the national emblem (the Eagle of Saladin) in the center of the white band. The red represents the blood shed for independence, the white symbolizes the purity of the Egyptian people, the black represents the end of oppression, and the eagle represents strength and sovereignty. The colors are inspired by the Arab Liberation flag of 1952.

Egypt Flag

The flag of El Salvador features three horizontal bands of blue, white, and blue, with the national coat of arms in the center of the white band. The blue bands represent the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea, the white band symbolizes peace and harmony, and the coat of arms features the country's motto 'Dios, Unión, Libertad' (God, Union, Liberty) and symbols representing the five Central American nations.

El Salvador 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 flag of Equatorial Guinea features three horizontal bands of green, white, and red, with a blue triangle on the hoist side containing a white five-pointed star. The green represents the country's natural resources and agriculture, the white symbolizes peace, the red represents the blood shed for independence, the blue triangle represents the sea, and the star represents the island of Bioko.

Equatorial Guinea Flag

The flag of Eritrea features a red triangle extending from the hoist side, with the remaining area divided into green (top) and blue (bottom) triangles. In the red triangle is a yellow wreath with an olive branch. The red represents the blood shed for independence, the green symbolizes the country's agriculture and natural resources, the blue represents the sea, and the wreath represents peace and the country's future.

Eritrea Flag

The flag of Estonia features three horizontal bands of blue, black, and white. The blue represents the sky, lakes, and sea, the black symbolizes the soil and the dark forests, and the white represents the snow, birch bark, and the people's aspiration for light and happiness. The colors are inspired by the traditional clothing of Estonian women and represent the country's natural beauty.

Estonia Flag

The flag of Eswatini features a blue field with a yellow and blue horizontal stripe in the center, bordered by red stripes. In the center is a traditional Nguni shield with spears and a staff. The blue represents peace and stability, the yellow symbolizes the sun and the country's mineral wealth, the red represents the blood shed for independence, and the shield and weapons represent the country's traditional culture and defense.

Eswatini Flag

The flag of Ethiopia features three horizontal bands of green, yellow, and red, with the national emblem (a blue circle with a yellow star and rays) in the center. The green represents the land and hope, the yellow symbolizes peace and harmony, the red represents the blood shed for independence, and the emblem represents the unity of Ethiopia's diverse peoples and the bright future of the nation.

Ethiopia Flag

A blue British ensign featuring the Union Jack in the canton and the Falkland Islands’ coat of arms on the fly side.

Falkland Islands Flag

The national flag of the Faroe Islands is known as *Merkið*, meaning 'the banner' or 'the mark'. It features a red Nordic cross outlined in blue on a white field. The cross is shifted toward the hoist in classic Scandinavian fashion, reflecting the islands’ deep cultural and historical ties with other Nordic nations.

Faroe Islands Flag

The national flag of Micronesia features a light blue field with four white five-pointed stars arranged in a diamond pattern centered on the flag, symbolizing the ocean and the federal states that comprise the nation.

Micronesia Flag

The national flag of Fiji features a light sky blue field defaced by the Union Jack in the canton and the Fijian shield on the fly side. It is a distinctive example of a post-colonial flag that retains colonial symbolism while emphasizing national identity through the shade of blue and the prominent arms.

Fiji Flag

The national flag of Finland, commonly referred to as the 'Blue Cross Flag' (*Siniristilippu*), features a deep blue Nordic cross set against a pristine white background. Its clean and balanced design exemplifies Finnish identity and its place within the family of Nordic nations. The flag’s structure follows the traditional Scandinavian layout with the vertical part of the cross shifted toward the hoist, a design that reflects cultural cohesion with other Nordic countries like Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.

Finland 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

As an overseas department of France, the official flag is the French tricolour. However, a locally embraced unofficial flag features a diagonal division—green in the upper fly and yellow in the lower hoist—with a red five-pointed star at the center. It is widely used at local events and by sports teams.

French Guiana Flag

French Polynesia’s official flag is a horizontal triband of red–white–red (1:2:1 ratio) displaying the territory’s emblem centered in the white band. The combination balances national link to France with strong Polynesian identity.

French Polynesia Flag

The flag of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands (Terres australes et antarctiques françaises, TAAF) is a Blue Ensign with the French tricolour in the canton and a white monogram “T.A.A.F.” stylized as an anchor, encircled by five white stars on the fly side.

French Southern and Antarctic Lands Flag

The national flag of Gabon features three horizontal stripes of green, yellow, and blue. It was designed to reflect the country's abundant natural resources and unique geographic position along the equator and the Atlantic coast.

Gabon Flag

Georgia’s national flag—often called the Five-Cross Flag—features a central red St. George’s cross on white, flanked by four smaller red Bolnur-Katskhuri crosses, one in each quadrant. It reflects a strong Christian heritage and renewed national identity.

Georgia 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 national flag of Ghana is a horizontal tricolour of red, gold, and green, with a prominent black five‑pointed star centered in the gold stripe. This vibrant banner is a powerful emblem of independence, African identity, and pan-African aspirations.

Ghana Flag

The flag of Gibraltar features two horizontal stripes—white above and red below—separated by the territory’s red castle in the center of the white stripe and a golden key hanging beneath it. This design reflects Gibraltar’s strategic importance and rich history.

Gibraltar Flag

Greece’s national flag, commonly called the 'blue and white' or 'sky‑blue and white', features nine horizontal stripes alternating blue and white, plus a blue canton bearing a white cross in the upper hoist. The design reflects national values and historical struggles.

Greece Flag

The national flag of Greenland, known as *Erfalasorput* (“our flag”), features a horizontally divided red-and-white design with a circle shifted slightly toward the hoist. The circle is bisected horizontally into red (top) and white (bottom), mirroring the flag’s background in reverse.

Greenland Flag

The national flag of Grenada features a rectangular design bordered by a wide red frame containing six gold stars, with a green field divided diagonally by a gold border into four triangles and a red disk at the center bearing a gold star. A nutmeg pod appears in the hoist triangle.

Grenada Flag

Guadeloupe is an overseas department of France and uses the French tricolour as its official flag. However, a popular unofficial flag features a yellow sun rising above a green sugarcane silhouette set on a blue and black background, often flown at cultural events and sporting occasions.

Guadeloupe Flag

The flag of Guam features a dark blue field defaced with a distinctively shaped red-bordered oval at the center containing Guam’s coat of arms. The design combines symbols of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and naval history.

Guam Flag

The flag of Guatemala consists of three vertical bands: two sky-blue outer panels flanking a white panel bearing the national emblem. The design reflects ideals of sovereignty, peace, and the nation’s ties to both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.

Guatemala Flag

The flag of Guernsey features a red St. George’s cross on a white field surcharged with a smaller gold cross nested within. This design marries English heritage with local identity and distinguishes Guernsey from other Channel Islands.

Guernsey Flag

The flag of Guinea is a vertical tricolor of red, yellow, and green with equal bands. This Pan-African palette is a vibrant expression of national unity, shared African heritage, and cultural sovereignty.

Guinea Flag

The flag of Guinea-Bissau features a vertical red band at the hoist containing a black five-pointed star, alongside horizontal yellow and green stripes. This bold design merges Pan-African symbolism with national aspirations for unity and liberation.

Guinea-Bissau Flag

Known as 'The Golden Arrowhead,' the flag of Guyana features a green field with a red isosceles triangle edged in white coming from the hoist, a larger golden triangle edged in black overlaying it, and extending into the fly. The dynamic shapes confer a sense of progress and aspiration.

Guyana Flag

The national flag of Haiti features two equal horizontal bands of blue (top) and red, with the national coat of arms centered on a white panel in the civil design and official version. The coat of arms includes a palm tree, cannons, rifles, and a Phrygian cap, and bears the motto 'L'Union Fait La Force' – 'Unity Makes Strength'. The bicolor reflects Haiti’s revolutionary heritage and aspirations of unity between its diverse peoples, while avoiding vertical design to preserve its historical distinctiveness.

Haiti Flag

Heard Island and McDonald Islands are uninhabited Australian external territories and have no unique official flag; the Australian Blue Ensign is used during official visits and expeditions. Occasionally, the Australian Antarctic Division's flag or specialized logos may accompany scientific missions but no permanent local design exists.

Heard Island and McDonald Islands Flag

The flag of the Holy See is a vertical bicolor of gold-yellow and white, with the crossed keys of Saint Peter and the papal tiara centered in the white half. The keys symbolize the authority bestowed on Saint Peter and his successors, the popes, while the gold and silver keys represent spiritual and worldly power, and the crossed arrangement reflects the Papacy’s role as guardian of faith and moral authority.

Vatican City Flag (the Holy See)

The national flag of Honduras consists of three horizontal bands—blue, white, and blue—with five blue five-pointed stars arranged in an X pattern within the central white stripe. Its design reflects maritime heritage and national unity following Central America’s independence from Spain.

Honduras Flag

The regional flag of Hong Kong features a stylized white five-petaled Bauhinia blakeana flower centered on a deep red field. Each petal bears a small red star, echoing the flag of the People's Republic of China, while the red background evokes unity and celebration.

Hong Kong Flag

Hungary’s flag is a simple and elegant horizontal tricolor of red, white, and green. It is a national symbol that dates back to the 1848 revolution and reflects Hungary’s struggle for freedom and national identity.

Hungary Flag

The national flag of Iceland features a bright blue field with a white-fimbriated red Nordic cross, shifted toward the hoist. Part of the Scandinavian cross family, the flag conveys a strong connection to the other Nordic countries through shared design heritage, while the bold colors evoke the country's dramatic natural environment—icy glaciers, fiery volcanoes, and open skies.

Iceland 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 Indonesian flag, known as *Sang Saka Merah Putih* (‘lofty red and white’), is a stark horizontal bicolour—red above, white below. Inspired by the banner of the 13th-century Majapahit Empire and ancient Austronesian symbolism, the flag reflects courage, purity, and national pride across a diverse archipelago.

Indonesia 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

Iraq’s national flag is a horizontal tricolor of red, white, and black, emblazoned with the green Arabic inscription 'Allāhu akbar' (‘God is great’) in Kufic script centered on the white band. It reflects a blend of Pan-Arab colors and Islamic identity, asserting cultural unity amid political change.

Iraq Flag

The national flag of Ireland is a vertical tricolor of green, white, and orange. It represents the aspiration for peace between the Gaelic Irish and the Orange Order, embodying unity and inclusion in its simple yet potent design.

Ireland Flag

The flag of the Isle of Man features a unique emblem known as the ‘triskelion’—three armored legs bent at the knee, running in a clockwise direction—set against a vibrant red field. This iconic symbol emphasizes motion, unity, and resilience.

Isle of Man 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 national flag of Jamaica features a gold saltire dividing the field into four triangles—black for the top and bottom, and green for the hoist and fly. Its bold geometry and vivid colors convey themes of strength, hope, and natural wealth.

Jamaica 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 flag of Jersey features a red saltire (diagonal cross) on a white field, surmounted in the upper quadrant by a small yellow Plantagenet crown above the island’s shield bearing three gold leopards—symbols that express loyalty to England while establishing Jersey’s distinct identity.

Jersey Flag

The flag of Jordan is a horizontal tricolor of black, white, and green bands connected on the hoist side by a red chevron containing a white seven-pointed star. The design directly echoes the 1916 banner of the Great Arab Revolt.

Jordan Flag

The flag of Kazakhstan features a turquoise-blue field centered with a gold sun of thirty-two rays above a golden steppe eagle in flight. Along the hoist is a vertical ornamental band called 'koshkar‑muiz' (ram’s horns) in gold, representing Kazakh cultural artistry.

Kazakhstan Flag

The national flag of Kenya features three horizontal bands of black, red (edged in white), and green, centered with a traditional Maasai shield and two crossed white spears. It symbolises African identity, struggle for freedom, and readiness to defend sovereignty.

Kenya Flag

The flag of Kiribati presents a red upper half with a golden frigate bird flying over a rising sun of seventeen rays, above a lower blue half with three white wavy stripes. The design vividly evokes ocean, land, culture, and national identity.

Kiribati Flag

Kosovo’s flag features a deep blue field topped by six white five‑pointed stars arranged in an arc above a gold silhouette map of the country—creating a bold modern emblem of unity and European aspirations.

Kosovo Flag

The national flag of Kuwait comprises three horizontal bands of green, white, and red with a black trapezoid at the hoist. The acute trapezoid gives the flag a unique shape among global flags and embodies both Pan‑Arab symbolism and historic national resilience.

Kuwait Flag

The flag of Kyrgyzstan features a deep red field charged in the center with a stylized golden sun made of forty evenly spaced rays encompassing a red circular ‘tunduk’ (roof crown of a traditional yurt), viewed from below. This unique composition evokes Kyrgyzstan’s nomadic heritage, unity, and cultural identity.

Kyrgyzstan Flag

The national flag of Laos is a horizontal triband of red–blue–red, with the middle blue stripe twice the height of each red stripe, and a large white disc at its center. The disc, roughly four‑fifths the height of the blue stripe, evokes a full moon rising over the Mekong River and unifies visual harmony with symbolic depth.

Laos Flag

The national flag of Latvia is a maroon–white–maroon horizontal triband, with the white stripe half the width of each maroon band. One of the world’s oldest flag designs, its deep colours carry legendary significance and centuries of cultural identity.

Latvia Flag

The national flag of Lebanon is a horizontal triband of red, white (double width), and red, with a vivid green cedar tree centered on the white stripe. The cedar’s top and base touch the red bands, creating a visually striking and symbolic configuration. The flag combines simplicity with deep cultural resonance.

Lebanon Flag

Lesotho’s flag consists of three horizontal stripes—blue, white, green—with a black *mokorotlo* (traditional Basotho straw hat) centered on the white stripe. Adopted in 2006, the design replaced previous militaristic emblems with a symbol of peace and cultural heritage.

Lesotho Flag

Liberia’s flag closely resembles that of the United States: eleven alternating red and white horizontal stripes and a blue canton bearing a single white five‑point star. Known as the 'Lone Star,' it symbolizes Liberia’s founding connections and unique historical path.

Liberia Flag

Libya’s national flag features a bold horizontal triband of red, black (double width), and green, with a white crescent and five-pointed star centered on the black stripe. It embodies both the historic unity of Libya’s three provinces and core Islamic identity.

Libya Flag

Liechtenstein’s national flag is a horizontal bicolor of blue over red, with a gold princely crown in the canton. The combination reflects both dynastic loyalty and national distinctiveness.

Liechtenstein Flag

The flag of Lithuania is a simple yet meaningful horizontal tricolor of yellow, green, and red. It is a vibrant emblem of national heritage, independence, and cultural rebirth.

Lithuania Flag

The national flag of Luxembourg consists of three horizontal stripes—red, white, and light blue—reflecting the heraldic colors of the House of Luxembourg. It shares a visual similarity with the Dutch flag, but uses lighter shades and different proportions.

Luxembourg Flag

The regional flag of Macao features a stylized white lotus flower above a white depiction of the Governor Nobre de Carvalho Bridge and water, set on a green field, with five golden five‑pointed stars above: one large in the center flanked by two smaller stars on each side. This design balances civic identity, geography, and symbolic ties to China.

Macao Flag

The national flag of Madagascar consists of a vertical white band at the hoist and two horizontal stripes—red above, green below—reflecting both regional traditions and a unified national identity through bold, simple geometry.

Madagascar Flag

The Malawian flag has three equal horizontal stripes of black, red, and green, crowned on the black stripe with a red rising sun composed of 31 rays. This design expresses African identity, sacrifice, hope, and national rebirth.

Malawi 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 Maldives is a red field with a large green rectangle in the center bearing a white crescent facing the fly. The clean geometry creates a bold and resonant symbol of the nation’s faith, resilience, and unity.

Maldives Flag

The national flag of Mali is a vertical tricolor of green, gold, and red. It is a classic expression of Pan‑African identity, reflecting Mali’s sovereignty, unity, and rich heritage.

Mali Flag

Malta’s flag is a vertical bicolor of white (hoist) and red with the George Cross, edged in red, situated in the canton. The cross is a powerful emblem of national steadfastness and gratitude.

Malta Flag

The national flag of the Marshall Islands features a deep blue field with two diagonal stripes—orange and white—radiating from the lower hoist toward the upper fly, topped by a large white star with 24 rays. Its radiant symbolism reflects the islands’ geography and democratic traditions.

Marshall Islands Flag

Martinique lacks an official regional flag; administratively it uses the French tricolour. In February 2023, a new flag—the red‑green‑black ‘Rouge‑Vert‑Noir’ triangle‑bicolor—was adopted by the local assembly for cultural and sporting contexts, symbolizing Pan-African heritage and local identity.

Martinique Flag

Mauritania’s national flag features a deep green field bearing a gold upward-pointing crescent and star, framed by horizontal red stripes at the top and bottom. The green and gold reflect Islamic tradition and the desert, while the red stripes commemorate national sacrifice and unity.

Mauritania Flag

Known as ‘The Four Bands’, Mauritius’s flag features four equal horizontal stripes: red, blue, yellow, and green. It is one of only two national flags with four equally sized bands, symbolizing freedom, geography, prosperity, and agricultural endurance.

Mauritius Flag

As an overseas department of France, Mayotte officially uses the French tricolor as its flag. No official regional flag exists. However, a white banner featuring Mayotte’s coat of arms is sometimes flown in local assembly use.

Mayotte 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

Moldova’s flag is a vertical tricolor of blue, yellow, and red with the national coat of arms—an eagle holding a cross in its beak and a shield featuring an aurochs head—centered on the yellow stripe. The flag evokes Pan‑Romanian heritage and centuries of statehood.

Moldova Flag

Monaco’s national flag consists of two equal horizontal bands—red over white—colors of the Grimaldi dynasty dating back to at least the 14th century. Its elegant simplicity reflects centuries of consistent principality symbolism.

Monaco Flag

The Mongolian flag is a vertical tricolor of red–blue–red, with the national Soyombo symbol in yellow centered on the hoist‑side red stripe. The Soyombo motif integrates elements representing fire, sun, moon, earth, water, yin-yang, and dual triangles.

Mongolia Flag

Montenegro’s flag is a red field framed by a narrow gold border, with the national coat of arms—a double‑headed golden eagle holding a scepter and orb, and a shield with a lion—centered. It embodies royal heritage, ecclesiastical tradition, and national identity.

Montenegro Flag

Montserrat’s flag features the British Blue Ensign defaced with the territory’s coat of arms, reflecting its status as a British Overseas Territory and its cultural heritage as shaped by Irish immigration and volcanic resilience.

Montserrat Flag

Morocco’s flag is a red field charged with a green five-pointed pentagram (Seal of Solomon) at the center. The rich red reflects Alaouite royal lineage, while the green star eloquently links the nation to Islamic heritage.

Morocco Flag

Mozambique’s flag is comprised of horizontal stripes of green, black, and yellow separated by white fimbriations, and a red triangle at the hoist bearing a gold star above an AK‑47 crossed with a hoe over an open book—a bold emblem of education, agriculture, defense, and socialism.

Mozambique Flag

Myanmar’s flag features three horizontal stripes—yellow, green, and red—with a white five‑pointed star centrally placed in the green band. The design was adopted in October 2010 to reflect a new constitutional era and national unity.

Myanmar Flag

Namibia’s flag features a striking diagonal red band edged in white, dividing a blue upper-left triangle—charged with a golden 12‑ray sun—and a green lower-right triangle. The design embodies unity, liberation, and natural abundance.

Namibia Flag

Nauru’s flag bears a deep blue field bisected horizontally by a thin golden stripe, over which sits a white twelve‑pointed star near the hoist—an evocative representation of its geographical and cultural identity.

Nauru Flag

Nepal’s flag is the world’s only non‑rectangular national flag: two stacked triangular pennants with crimson red bodies and blue borders, bearing a stylized white moon with eight rays and a twelve‑ray sun. Its unique shape conveys cultural identity and cosmic symbolism.

Nepal Flag

The national flag of the Netherlands is a horizontal tricolor of red, white, and cobalt blue. One of the oldest tricolors, its simple design represents Dutch heritage, maritime tradition, and national unity.

Netherlands Flag

New Caledonia’s distinctive local flag—adopted as the Kanak flag in 2010—is a horizontal tricolor of blue, red, and green with a yellow sun disc centered by a black **flèche faîtière**, a stylized roof finial rooted in Kanak ancestral architecture.

New Caledonia Flag

The national flag of New Zealand is a Blue Ensign featuring the Union Jack in the canton and four red five‑pointed stars with white borders on the fly side, representing the Southern Cross constellation—a blend of colonial heritage and southern identity.

New Zealand Flag

Nicaragua’s flag is a horizontal triband of azure–white–azure (3:5 ratio), with the national coat of arms centered in the white stripe, featuring a triangle with five volcanoes, a rising sun, a Phrygian cap, and a rainbow.

Nicaragua Flag

The national flag of Niger is a horizontal tricolor of orange, white, and green, charged at the center of the white stripe with an orange sun-disc. The subtle 6:7 ratio sets it apart among global flag standards.

Niger 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

Niue’s flag features a gold field with the Union Jack in the upper hoist quarter. The Union Jack includes a blue disc at its center bearing a larger yellow star, flanked by four smaller yellow stars positioned on the cross. The design uniquely blends colonial heritage with local symbolism.

Niue Flag

The flag of Norfolk Island is a vertical green–white–green triband with a green Norfolk Island pine tree centered in the white stripe. It is a clear emblem of the island’s natural identity and botanical heritage.

Norfolk Island 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

North Macedonia’s flag displays a stylized yellow sun with eight broadening rays that extend to the edges of a crimson-red field—a modern representation of the 'Sun of Liberty' rooted in national identity.

North Macedonia Flag

The flag of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands features a pale blue field centered with a white star over a gray latte stone, encircled by a traditional Carolinian floral wreath (mwarmwar), combining indigenous identity with U.S. affiliation.

Northern Mariana Islands Flag

Norway’s flag features a red field with a blue Scandinavian cross outlined in white, symbolizing its Nordic identity and maritime heritage.

Norway Flag

Oman’s flag features a vertical red stripe at the hoist bearing the national emblem, alongside three horizontal stripes of white, red, and green—a design merging tradition, peace, and national identity.

Oman Flag

Pakistan’s flag features a dark green field with a vertical white stripe near the hoist, centered with a white crescent and five‑pointed star—a design embodying faith, minority rights, and national progress.

Pakistan Flag

Palau’s flag consists of a pale blue field bearing a golden-yellow disc (moon) that is slightly shifted toward the hoist—evoking the Pacific Ocean and the full moon’s cultural importance.

Palau Flag

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

Panama’s flag is divided into four quarters—top‑left white with a blue 5‑pointed star, top‑right red, bottom‑right white with a red star, bottom‑left blue—creating a bold emblem of political balance, peace, and national unity.

Panama Flag

Papua New Guinea’s flag is diagonally divided from upper hoist to lower fly: the upper triangle is red with a soaring yellow Raggiana bird‑of‑paradise; the lower triangle is black with the Southern Cross constellation in five white stars—melding cultural heritage with regional identity.

Papua New Guinea Flag

Paraguay’s flag comprises horizontal bands of red, white, and blue. Uniquely, the obverse features the national coat of arms, while the reverse shows the Treasury seal—making it the only national flag with different designs on each side.

Paraguay Flag

Peru’s national flag is a vertical bicolor of red at both hoist and fly and white center; the state and war variants include the national coat of arms centered on the white stripe, while the civil flag remains unembellished.

Peru Flag

The flag of the Philippines features a horizontal bicolor of blue over red, with a white equilateral triangle at the hoist containing a golden-yellow sun with eight rays and three five-pointed stars—symbolizing unity, independence, and heroism.

Philippines Flag

The flag of the Pitcairn Islands is a Blue Ensign defaced with the territory’s coat of arms, symbolizing British affiliation and Pitcairn’s unique historical identity tied to the HMS Bounty mutineers.

Pitcairn Islands Flag

Poland’s flag is a simple horizontal bicolor of white over red, reflecting the national colors derived from its heraldic traditions. A variant version includes the national coat of arms for use abroad or by official institutions.

Poland Flag

Portugal’s flag features a vertical bicolor of green and red, divided unevenly, with the national coat of arms (shield and armillary sphere) straddling the division—embodying centuries of exploration, monarchy, and national unity.

Portugal Flag

Puerto Rico’s flag features five horizontal stripes (three red, two white) with a blue equilateral triangle at the hoist containing a white five‑pointed star. Designed as an inversion of the Cuban flag, it blends Caribbean solidarity with local national identity.

Puerto Rico Flag

Qatar’s flag features a narrow white band at the hoist separated by nine serrated points from a wide maroon field. It has the world’s longest flag ratio and is visually distinctive in both shape and color.

Qatar Flag

As a French overseas department, Réunion officially uses the French tricolour. However, since 2003 the unofficial ‘Lö Mahavéli’ (Radiant Volcano) flag—depicting Piton de la Fournaise erupting with five golden rays on a navy-blue field—has gained popularity among local councils and communities.

Réunion Flag

Romania’s flag is a vertical tricolor—blue, yellow, and red—echoing the values of liberty, justice, and fraternity—and reflecting a long history of national identity dating back to the early 19th century.

Romania 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

Rwanda’s flag is a horizontal tricolor of sky-blue (top), gold, and green, with a golden sun bearing 24 rays in the top-right corner—designed to symbolize national renewal, unity, and prosperity.

Rwanda Flag

Saint Barthélemy, an overseas collectivité of France, officially flies the French national flag. Locally, a white banner bearing the island’s coat of arms—featuring lions and fleurs‑de‑lis—is frequently used in municipal and cultural contexts.

Saint Barthélemy Flag

The flag of Saint Helena is a Blue Ensign defaced with the territory’s shield featuring a three‑masted sailing ship and the endemic wirebird (Saint Helena plover) standing atop rocky coastlines—an emblem of its remote South Atlantic island identity.

Saint Helena Flag

The flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis features a diagonal black band edged in yellow from lower hoist to upper fly, dividing a green upper triangle and a red lower triangle, with two white stars centered in the black—signifying national unity, hope, and the dual-island federation.

Saint Kitts and Nevis Flag

The flag of Saint Lucia has a cerulean-blue field charged with a golden isosceles triangle outlined in black and white, representing the island’s volcanic peaks, sunshine, and cultural harmony.

Saint Lucia Flag

Saint Martin Flag

While the French tricolor is the territory’s official flag, the widely flown local banner depicts a yellow ship on a blue field alongside stripes representing Basque, Breton, and Norman settler heritage.

Saint Pierre and Miquelon Flag

The flag features a vertical tricolor of blue, gold (double width), and green, with three green diamonds centered on the gold stripe forming a 'V'—earning the country the moniker ‘Gems of the Antilles.’

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Flag

Samoa’s flag features a bold red field with a dark blue canton containing the Southern Cross constellation—consisting of four large and one smaller five‑pointed white stars—symbolizing the nation's location in the South Pacific and its connection to the wider world.

Samoa Flag

San Marino’s flag consists of two horizontal bands—white over light blue—with the national coat of arms centered. The white symbolizes peace and the snow covering Mount Titano, while the blue represents liberty and sky.

San Marino Flag

The flag of São Tomé and Príncipe is a horizontal triband of green, yellow, and green, with a red isosceles triangle at the hoist and two central black stars—highlighting the country’s Pan‑African solidarity, lush landscape, independence struggle, and its two major islands.

São Tomé and Príncipe 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

Senegal’s flag is a vertical tricolor of green, yellow, and red, with a green five‑pointed star centered in the yellow band—reflecting hopes for unity, progress, and national independence following the break from the Mali Federation.

Senegal Flag

Serbia’s flag is a horizontal tricolor of red (top), blue, and white, with the national coat of arms—featuring a double‑headed eagle and Serbian cross—positioned near the hoist, symbolizing statehood, heritage, and unity.

Serbia Flag

The flag of Seychelles consists of five oblique, radiating bands of blue, yellow, red, white, and green, emanating from the lower-hoist corner—symbolizing a dynamic, forward-leaning nation.

Seychelles Flag

Sierra Leone’s flag is a horizontal tricolor of green, white, and blue—representing the country’s land, peace, and maritime heritage, in offset proportions that echo its unity and hope.

Sierra Leone Flag

Singapore’s flag comprises two horizontal bands—red over white—with a white crescent and five stars in the upper left canton, evoking national unity, virtue, youth, and ideals.

Singapore Flag

Sint Maarten’s flag is a horizontal bicolor of cherry red (top) and navy blue (bottom) with a white equilateral triangle at the hoist bearing the island’s coat of arms—reflecting local autonomy within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Sint Maarten Flag

Slovakia’s flag is a horizontal tricolour of white, blue, and red (Pan‑Slavic colours) with the national coat of arms—a double cross on three hills—located toward the hoist, symbolizing religious heritage, national sovereignty, and mountainous homeland.

Slovakia Flag

Slovenia’s national flag is a horizontal tricolor of white, blue, and red (Pan‑Slavic colours) with the Slovenian coat of arms—depicting Mount Triglav, rivers, and three golden stars—in the upper hoist corner, merging national geography, history, and identity.

Slovenia Flag

The flag of the Solomon Islands features two triangles of blue (top) and green (bottom), separated by a narrow yellow diagonal stripe from lower hoist to upper fly, with five white stars in an ‘X’ formation in the canton—symbolizing land-sea unity, sunlight, and regional communities.

the Solomon Islands Flag

Somalia’s flag features a single white five-pointed star centered on a light blue field—an emblem of unity, hope, and the Somali people across their traditional homeland.

Somalia 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

This British Overseas Territory uses a Blue Ensign defaced with the territory’s coat of arms—featuring a lion, reindeer, fur seal, and penguin—symbolizing sovereignty, ecological uniqueness, and heritage.

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands 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

South Sudan’s flag consists of horizontal bands—black, red, and green—separated by thin white stripes, with a blue equilateral triangle at the hoist bearing a central golden star, representing identity, struggle, and hope.

South Sudan 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

Sri Lanka’s flag features a golden lion wielding a kastane sword on a dark red field, bordered by yellow and flanked by green and saffron vertical stripes—reflecting national unity, cultural diversity, and ancient heritage.

Sri Lanka Flag

Sudan’s flag features a horizontal tricolor of red, white, and black with a green triangle at the hoist—modeled on the Arab Liberation flag and conveying national aspirations of dignity, peace, and prosperity.

Sudan Flag

Suriname’s flag is comprised of five horizontal bands—green, white, red (double width), white, green—with a large yellow star centered on the red stripe—embodying unity, hope, progress, and national harmony.

Suriname Flag

Svalbard and Jan Mayen **do not have their own unique flag**; both territories officially use the national flag of Norway, reflecting their status as integral parts under Norwegian sovereignty.

Svalbard and Jan Mayen Flag

Sweden’s flag showcases a golden-yellow Scandinavian cross extending to the edges of a blue field—symbolizing long-standing Nordic heritage, unity, and historical Christian ties.

Sweden Flag

Switzerland’s flag is square and features a bold white equilateral cross centered on a red field—the only sovereign national flag that is square (except Vatican City). Its simplicity and shape reflect Switzerland’s historic neutrality and distinct identity.

Switzerland Flag

The Syrian de facto flag (since December 2024) mirrors the pre‑Baʼath flag adopted during the 1930s Arab nationalist era: three equal horizontal bands of green, white, and black, with three red stars centered on the white band, symbolizing a return to democratic heritage and opposition identity.

Syria Flag

Taiwan’s flag displays a red field with a navy‑blue canton bearing a white sun with twelve triangular rays—known officially as “Blue Sky, White Sun, and a Wholly Red Earth.” It reflects republican ideals, revolution, and democratic governance.

Taiwan Flag)

Tajikistan’s flag is a horizontal tricolor of red, white (wider), and green, with a golden crown surmounted by seven stars centered on the white band—conveying sovereignty, unity, purity, and agricultural heritage.

Tajikistan Flag

Tanzania’s flag displays a diagonal golden-edged black band dividing a green upper triangle and a blue lower triangle, creating a bold and unique national emblem adopted at the union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar.

Tanzania Flag

Thailand’s flag, known as the Tricolor or ‘Thong Trairong’, features five horizontal stripes—red, white, blue (double width), white, red—representing the nation, Buddhism, and the monarchy.

Thailand Flag

The Gambian flag consists of three horizontal stripes of red, blue, and green separated by narrow white fimbriations. Its vibrant colors reflect both the physical landscape and the cultural emphasis on unity and peace.

Gambian Flag

Timor‑Leste’s flag features a red field with overlapping yellow and black isosceles triangles at the hoist, centered by a white five‑pointed star—symbolizing the nation rising from colonial oppression.

Timor‑Leste Flag

Togo’s flag has five horizontal stripes—green, yellow, green, yellow, green—with a red canton bearing a white star—rendering it one of Africa’s most distinctive Pan‑African flags.

Togo Flag

Tokelau’s flag displays a yellow traditional canoe sailing toward the Southern Cross of four white stars on a deep blue field, reflecting the territory’s seafaring culture and aspirations.

Tokelau Flag

Tonga’s national flag consists of a red field with a white canton bearing a red Greek cross—an explicitly Christian emblem—symbolizing the nation's deep-rooted Christian faith and identity.

Tonga Flag

The flag of Trinidad and Tobago features a red field bisected diagonally by a wide black stripe edged in white, combining a striking design with deep symbolism rooted in natural elements.

Trinidad and Tobago Flag

Tunisia’s flag—a red field bearing a central white disc containing a red crescent and five-pointed star—is among the oldest national flags still in continuous use, embodying Islamic symbolism and national resilience.

Tunisia Flag

Turkey’s flag—red with a white crescent and five-pointed star slightly left-of-center—is emblematic of continuity with Ottoman heritage and modern republican identity.

Turkey(Türkiye) Flag

Turkmenistan’s flag is a green field with a vertical red stripe near the hoist featuring five carpet guls, overlapping a white crescent and five stars, and crossed olive branches—fusing Islamic heritage, tribal unity, neutrality, and artisanal tradition.

Turkmenistan Flag

The flag is a British Blue Ensign—blue field with the Union Jack in the canton—defaced with the territory’s coat of arms: a yellow shield displaying a queen conch shell, Caribbean spiny lobster, and Turk’s Head cactus, supported by flamingos and surmounted by a pelican crest.

Turks and Caicos Islands Flag

Tuvalu’s flag is a light blue British Ensign, with the Union Jack in the canton and nine yellow five-pointed stars in the fly half, arranged approximately to match the geographic positions of the nine islands of the archipelago.

Tuvalu Flag

Uganda’s flag features six equal horizontal stripes (black, yellow, red repeated), with a central white disk containing a grey crowned crane (facing the hoist), symbolizing the nation’s heritage and forward-moving peace.

Uganda 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 UAE flag features a vertical red band at the hoist, followed by horizontal stripes of green, white, and black—using Pan-Arab colors to express unity, heritage, and national identity.

United Arab Emirates 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 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

There is no separate official flag—the flag used is the United States national flag, representing this collection of nine insular territories administered for statistical purposes.

United States Minor Outlying Islands Flag

The flag shows a simplified U.S. coat of arms—golden eagle grasping a green laurel sprig and three blue arrows—flanked by large blue 'V' and 'I' letters on a white field, representing the Virgin Islands themselves.

United States Virgin Islands Flag

The flag of Uruguay has nine horizontal stripes—white and blue alternating—with a white canton featuring the golden Sun of May with 16 triangular and wavy rays, symbolizing freedom and republican ideals.

Uruguay Flag

Uzbekistan’s flag is a horizontal triband of azure, white, and green separated by thin red stripes, with a white crescent and 12 stars in the upper-hoist azure band—blending Islamic symbolism, Turkic identity, and hopes for renewal.

Uzbekistan Flag

Vanuatu’s flag overlays a black chevron bordered in yellow, separating horizontal red and green fields, with a yellow boar’s tusk enclosing two crossed namele leaves—ancient emblems of custom, peace, and prosperity.

Vanuatu Flag

Venezuela’s flag features a horizontal tricolor of yellow, blue, and red with an arc of eight white stars centered on the blue band, echoing the design first flown by Francisco de Miranda in 1806.

Venezuela Flag

The national flag of Vietnam, known as the 'Red flag with a golden star' (Cờ đỏ sao vàng), features a large yellow five-pointed star centered on a red field. The red background symbolizes revolution and bloodshed, while the golden star represents the unity of the five main classes in Vietnamese society: intellectuals, farmers, workers, entrepreneurs, and soldiers.

Vietnamese Flag

Officially, the French national tricolor is the only legal flag. Unofficially, a local red field features the French flag in the canton and a white Maltese-style cross offset toward the fly.

Wallis and Futuna Flag

The flag of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic is a Pan‑Arab tricolor (black‑white‑green) with a red hoist triangle and a red star‑crescent centered in the white stripe—symbolizing Islamic republic, revolt, and national identity.

Western Sahara Flag

Yemen’s flag is a simple horizontal tricolor of red, white, and black—Pan‑Arab colors—representing unity, bloodshed for independence, a bright future, and a dark past.

Yemen Flag

Zambia’s flag features a vibrant green field symbolizing its lush vegetation, overlaid at the fly by a vertical tricolour of red, black, and orange, and topped by an orange African fish‑eagle in flight—unique in placing symbols on the fly instead of the hoist.

Zambia Flag

Zimbabwe’s flag consists of seven horizontal stripes (green, gold, red, black, red, gold, green) with a white triangle at the hoist bearing the Zimbabwe Bird superimposed on a red star, blending pre- and post-independence symbolism.

Zimbabwe Flag