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

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

The current flag of Afghanistan, used by the Islamic Emirate since August 2021, is a plain white banner bearing the Islamic declaration of faith — the Shahada — in black. The white field symbolizes purity and peace, while the Shahada emphasizes Afghanistan’s identity as an Islamic state. This design has historical roots in earlier Taliban rule and Islamic symbolism.

Afghanistan 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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 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

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

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

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