THE WORLD FLAG ENCYCLOPEDIA
Every flag tells a story.
Explore the colors, symbols, history and meaning behind national flags from every corner of the world.
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History, symbolism and facts in one place.
Look closer. Flags are more than colors.
Learn how revolutions, dynasties, geography, religion and national identity shaped the symbols countries use today.
Colors & symbols
Understand stars, crosses, crescents, animals, coats of arms and the meaning attached to national colors.
History & origins
Follow flags through independence movements, revolutions, unions, monarchies and constitutional change.
Flag facts
Find adoption dates, proportions, design changes and the details that make similar flags different.
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