Vexillology

history-symbolism

The flag of the United States adopted by the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 1777, commonly known as the Betsy Ross flag or the 1777 flag, established a enduring nationa...

symbols

The Japanese flag, known as the Nisshōki or Hinomaru, uses a simple design: a white field with a crimson disc at its center. The white background signifies purity and honesty,...

flags

Japan's flag, called the Nisshōki or Hinomaru, is a white rectangular flag with a solid red disc at its center. The red circle represents the sun, aligning with the country's n...

symbolism-and-design

Stars on flags commonly represent states, provinces, or constituent nations, and can also stand for ideals, unity, or historical aspirations. The precise meaning depends on the...

Flags & Symbols

The Mexican flag is a vertical tricolor of green, white, and red with the national coat of arms at the center of the white band. The flag has a ratio of width to length of 4:7....

flags

The flag of Georgia consists of a red field charged with a large white St Andrew’s cross that extends to the edges. This cross divides the flag into four quadrants, each conta...