Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Mongolia

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Mongolia flag is of 1:2 ratio, where the horizontal strips are of equal dimensions and are of alternating red and blue colors which are juxtaposed perpendicularly to the base of flag. The blue color represents sky and two red stripes represents ability of Mongolia to thrive in harsh environmental conditions.

Micronesia

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Micronesia flag is of 10:19 ratio, where the flag is spread on blue field and has 4 stars in it. Blue color represents Pacific ocean, 4 stars represent district provinces of Micronesia.

Marshall Islands

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Marshall Islands flag is of 10:19 ratio, the flag is spread on blue field and it has two trapezoids cutting across the flag diagonally. The raising diagonal represents equator, It has a 24 spoke sun at canton area of the flag. Blue color represents Pacific Ocean, white and orange represent sunrise and sunset, 24 spokes represent district provinces of country. The four major spokes represent important provinces of country

Maldives

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Maldives flag is of 2:3 ratio, where the flag is spread on red field. The green rectangle embedded in the center of flag occupies half of height of flag and width of green colored rectangle is less than half of height of flag. The crescent closed edge is towards the hoist side of flag. The red color denotes bravery of country people, the green represents peace and nobility, the white crescent denotes Islam dominating religion of country.

Malaysia

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Malaysia flag is of 1:2 ratio, the flag is spread on 14 horizontal stripes which are juxtaposed horizontally with alternating white and red colors. The blue canton bears crescent and 14 pointed star at the center. The 14 stripes represents states of Malaysia and administrative capital, the blue color represent unity of Malaysia, 14 pointed star represent unity of states, crescent represents Islam, the yellow color or gold color is royal color of Malay rulers.

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Laos

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Laos flag is of 2:3 ratio, where the horizontal stripes are of 1:2:1 ratio by width. The disc at center of flag occupies 0.8 height of blue strip. The red color signifies blood shed for gain of independence, blue represents Mekong river and white represents moon above Mekong river, white disk also promises bright future for country.

South Korea

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South Korea flag is of 2:3 ratio, where the flag is spread on white field and has a yin-yang at center of the flag with four trigrams around the yin-yang. The white symbolizes cleanliness of the people, yin-yang represents the formation of whole universe, where the blue represents negative aspect and red represents positive aspect, the amalgamation of these two represents universe will go together. The four trigrams symbolize father,mother,son and daughter or four seasons or four natural elements or four directions or four virtues or four natures.

North Korea

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North Korea flag is of 1:2 ratio, where the flag is colored in blue, white and red stripes. The red star represent communist nature, The disk recalls the taegeuk found on the flag of the Korean Empire, and represents the opposing principles of nature. The red stripe expresses revolutionary traditions. The two blue stripes stand for sovereignty, peace and friendship. The white stripes symbolize purity.

Japan

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Japan flag is of 2:3 ratio, the flag is spread on white field and has a red circle(which represent sun) at center of circle. The circle diameter and flag height are in 3:5 ratio.

Monday, July 29, 2013

East Timor

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East Timor flag is of 1:2 ratio, where the flag is spread on red field. The 2 isosceles triangles at the hoist side are colored black and yellow and are of 1/3rd and 1/2 of width of flag. One of the star edge is pointing towards the hoist side. The black color represents obstructions it need to overcome, the red color represents the struggle for independence, the yellow color represents traces of colonialism and the white star or guiding light represents peace.

Burma

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Burma flag is of 2:3 ratio, where horizontal strips which are of equal dimensions are juxtaposed horizontally. The three colors of the stripes are meant to symbolize solidarity, peace and tranquility, and courage and decisiveness and the white star stands for the significance of the union of the country..

China

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China flag is of 2:3 ratio, the red color signifies communist revolution, the gold color is used for radiation on the background. The flag has 5 star, where central star is 3 times the size of smaller stars, the stars are arranged in the form of arc to denote unity should go around center. The Large star represents communist party of China (CPC), the other four star represents four social classes the working class, the peasantry, the urban petite bourgeoisie and the national bourgeoisie, other description says they represent five ethnic groups or unity of chinese people.

Cambodia

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Cambodia flag is of 2:3 ratio, where the horizontal strips are in 1:2:1 ratio, the horizontals strips colored blue, red are juxtaposed horizontally which are traditional colors of Cambodia

Sunday, July 28, 2013

Brunei

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Brunei flag is of 1:2 ratio, the flag is spread with yellow field, it has two diagonals cutting across the yellow field, the diagonals are also called parallelograms. Yellow color represents sultan of brunei, black and white parallelograms represents two chief ministers of Brunei.

Bhutan

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Bhutan flag is of 2:3 ratio, where the yellow color signifies civil tradition, orange color signifies buddhist spiritual tradition. The two triangles are placed juxtapose and are of equal dimensions.

Afghanistan

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Afghanistan flag is of 2:3 ratio, where the horizontal strips colored black,red and green are juxtaposed from left to right perpendicularly. Black color signify time of afghanistan before independence, red color signify time for struggle of independence, green color signify period after independence.

Puerto Rico

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Puerto Rico flag is of 2:3 ratio, where the 5 horizontal strips are of equal dimensions and are colored alternating red and white, the blue isosceles triangle is on chevron side. The flag is inspired from Cuba.

Gambia

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Gambia flag is of 2:3 ratio, where the central blue strip is fimbriated with white color border. Red color represents sun or savannah grasslands, blue color represents river Gambia, green color represents land or forests of the country, white represents peace of the country.

Djibouti

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Djibouti flag is of 2:3 ratio, where horizontal strips are of equal dimensions.Blue color represents Ocean, green color represents vegetation on country, white represents peace and red stands for unity.

Gabon

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Gabon flag is of 3:4 ratio, where horizontal strips are of equal dimensions. Green color represents Vegetation and forests on the land, gold color represents equator passing through country, blue represents Atlantic Ocean.

Sao Tome and Principe

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Sao Tome and Principe flag is of 1:2 ratio where horizontal strips are of 1:1.5:1 ratio by width, the triangle median is of 1/3rd width of flag. Green, yellow and red colors are Pan-African colors, where red represent blood shed by people of country, two black stars represent two islands of country and represent black nature of people

Namibia

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Namibia flag is of 2:3 ratio, where blue color represents sky, Atlantic Ocean and country precious water resources, rain on Country, red color represent people of country, white represents peace and purity of unity, green represents natural vegetation, yellow or golden sun represents life and energy.

Niger

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Niger flag is of 6:7 ratio, where horizontal strips are of equal dimensions. The colors of flag are similar to india, orange color represent sahara desert, white color represents purity or river niger, green color represents agriculture or vegetation of country.

Rwanda

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Rwanda flag is of 2:3 ratio, where the horizontal strips are of 2:1:1 ratio.The blue band represents happiness and peace, the yellow band symbolizes economic development, and the green band symbolizes the hope of prosperity. The sun represents enlightenment.

Saturday, July 27, 2013

Senegal

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Senegal flag is of 2:3 ratio, where vertical strips are of equal dimensions. The Green color represents islamic beliefs, yellow represents natural resources and wealth where red represents blood shed by nationalists, green star represents hope and faith in islam where most of senegal population trust in.

Benin

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Benin flag is of 2:3 ratio, where the horizontal strips are of equal dimensions and vertical strip thickness is of 2:3 ratio in proportion to width of flag. Red color represents blood shed by nationals, yellow represents savannah and green represents forest and vegetation of the country.

Burkina Faso

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Burkina Faso flag if of 2:3 ratio where horizontal bands are of equal dimensions and star is positioned at center of flag. Red color represents struggle and blood shed for country, green represents vegetation on country. Yellow represents guide for independence for growth.

Botswana

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Botswana flag is of 2:3 ratio, where the horizontal strips are in ratio of 9:1:4:1:9 by width. Blue color stands for rain which is precious resource and is needed for existence of country because of Kalahari desert arid nature. White and black color represent the two ethnic natures of country which co-exist or Zebra stripes which is national animal of country.

Sierra Leone

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Sierra Leone flag is of 2:3 ratio, where horizontal bands are of equal dimensions. The Green color represents vegetation, mountains and natural resources, white represents peace and blue represents hope where Freetown represents peace of the world(Freetown is popular for Slaves trade and point of transport for Slaves for European Countries).

South Africa

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South Africa flag is of 2:3 ratio, the colors do not signify any thing but colors green yellow and black represent black population, blue, red and white colors represent white population. The Y cross represent amalgamation of ethnic groups of South africa and moving forward to a new future of South Africa.

Guinea

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Guinea flag is of 2:3 ratio, where vertical strips are of equal dimensions. The colors are derived from Pan-African colors, where red represents blood shed by martyrs, yellow represents sunshine and mineral wealth of country and green represents natural vegetation of the country.

Friday, July 26, 2013

Central African Republic

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Central African Republic flag is of 3:5 ratio, where horizontal strips are of equal dimensions. The vertical strip width is similar to horizontal strips width. The vertical strip is positioned at center of flag, the colors blue, white and red are derived from French tricolor flag and colors red,green and yellow are derived from Pan-African colors. The idea of Central African Republic is to ensure French and Africa should go together, so all the colors are used in conjunction. Blue represents Sky, white represents peace, red represents blood shed by people, green represents thick rain forests of country or hope, yellow represents tolerance.

Mali

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Mali flag is of 2:3 ratio, where vertical strips are of equal dimensions. Green color stands for vegetation on island, yellow stands for mineral wealth and red stands for blood shed by martyrs for independence.

Cameroon

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Cameroon flag is of 2:3 ratio, where the vertical strips are of equal dimensions. Red color represents unity, star is referred to as "Star of Unity", yellow represents savannah vegetation or sun shine, green represents forest in the country.

Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Democratic Republic of the Congo flag is of 3:4 ratio, where the two blue triangles are separated by red diagonal band which is fimbricated by yellow lines on both sides. Blue color represents Sky which denotes peace, red color represents blood shed for gain of independence, yellow represents country wealth and star denotes radiant future of the country

Republic of Congo

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Republic of Congo flag is of 2:3 ratio, where a yellow band separates red and green isosceles triangles. The two triangles isosceles sides take up height of flag as their measurements. Green represents vegetation found in the Country, yellow represents nobility and friendship nature of the country, red is left undefined.

Chad

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Chad flag is of 2:3 ratio, where the vertical strips are of equal dimensions. Blue represent hope and sky, yellow represents desert and natural resources, red represents blood shed to gain independence.

South Sudan

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South Sudan flag is of 1:2 ratio, where the flag is divided into 5 horizontal sections and the horizontal sections widths are in 3:0.5:3:0.5:3 ratio assuming flag height is of 10 units. The red chevron in the flag is positioned at center of flag. The black color denote African origin, Blue color denote waters of Nile river, green color denotes vegetation in the country, white color denotes peace attained after gaining independence, red color denotes blood shed to gain independence, yellow color represents unity of south Sudan states

Tanzania

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Tanzania flag is of 2:3 ratio, where the black region have fimbriations of yellow on both sides. Blue stands for lakes, rivers and Indian Ocean, black stands for African origin, yellow stands for sunshine or mineral wealth and green stands for natural vegetation on the country

Uganda

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Uganda flag is of 2:3 ratio, where the horizontal bands are of equal dimensions. The flag consists of 6 horizontal bands of three colors repeated twice with black representing African black Skin origin, yellow representing African sun shine or mineral wealth and red representing African blood relation or African brotherhood through which all are connected.

Thursday, July 25, 2013

Mauritius

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Mauritius flag is of 2:3 ratio, where horizontal strips are of equal in dimension. Blue represents Indian Ocean where island is locked, green represents vegetation, red represents blood shed, yellow represents bright future after independence or sunshine.

Togo

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Togo flag is of 809:500 ratio and it has 5 horizontal alternate colored strips and a red chevron with white 5 pointed colored star in it. The five strips represent five fingers of human which represent action and unity. Red color represents blood shed for independence, white being mixture of all colors represent purity.Yellow represents soil wealth, Green represents hope and agriculture dependence of country.

Madagascar

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Madagascar flag is of 2:3 ratio, where the red and white color represents Merina Kingdom, and the green color represents vegetation or peasant class of the island.

Nigeria

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Nigeria flag is of 1:2 ratio, where the three vertical bands are of equal dimensions and two green bands represent varied natural vegetation or forests of country, white represents peace.

Ghana

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Ghana flag is of 2:3 ratio, where horizontal strips are of equal dimensions and black lodestar is positioned at center of flag. Colors are derived from Pan-African origin, where green represents lush and thick forests or vegetation of the country, yellow represents gold or mineral wealth of country, black represents African Origin, red represents blood shed for gaining independence.

Ivory Coast

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Ivory Coast flag is of 2:3 ratio, where vertical strips are in equal dimensions. The orange color represents savanna fields or land, white represents peace, green represents hope or forests in the country

Iraq

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Iraq flag is of 2:3 ratio, where horizontal strips are of equal dimensions and colors are derived from Pan-Arab group of colors.

Jordan

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Jordan flag is of 1:2 ratio, where the colors are derived from Pan-Arab colors and the 7 pointed star represents seven pillars of Islam or unity of Arab people or 7 hills on which capital Amman is built.

Kuwait

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Kuwait flag is of 1:2 ratio, where red color stands for blood on kuwait knifes, green stands for vegetation, white stands for their nature, black stands for their wars.

Libya

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Libya flag is of 1:2 ratio, where the middle black strip is twice the thickness of other horizontal strips. The red color represents blood shed in the libya, green represents peace. The crescent and star are traditional symbols of Islam. Black represents the past times of struggle.

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Mauritania

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Mauritania flag is of 2:3 ratio, where green and color are from Pan-African origin, where green represent islam and gold represent Sahara desert.

Oman

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Oman flag is of 1:2 ratio, where the horizontal strips are of equal dimensions, vertical strip width is equal to 1/4th of total width of flag. The red color represents blood shed for wars or it is being interpreted as common color of Gulf countries. White color represents purity or peace, green color represents agriculture or vegetation in the country.

Palestine

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Palestine flag is of 1:2 ratio, where horizontal strips are in equal dimensions. The colors are derived from Pan-Arab colors.

Qatar

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Qatar flag is of 11:28 ratio, where maroon color represents blood shed during wars, white represents peace of Qatar, the 9 serrated white line represents it as a 9th nation of reconciled Emirates of Persian Gulf.

Sudan

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Sudan(Which is arabic mean black) flag is of 1:2 ratio, where horizontal strips are of equal dimensions. The colors are derived from Pan-arab colors, the green triangle height is of 1/3rd width of flag.

Syria

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Syria flag is of 2:3 ratio, where horizontal strips are of equal dimensions.The colors are derived from pan-arab group of colors, the two stars denote Syria and Egypt.

Tunisia

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Tunisia flag is of 2:3 ratio, where red color represents blood shed for independence from turkish and European rulers and invaders, where White represents peace of country. The white circle represents sun, the crescent and 5 pointed star represents unity of islam countries. The 5 pointed star represents five pillars of islam. The sun diameter is equal to half of flag height, crescent outer width is of 3:8 ratio with the flag height. The crescent is 1/16 of thickness compared to flag height, the star is embraced in the flag crescent.

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

UAE

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UAE Flag is of 1:2 ratio, where the horizontal strips are of equal dimensions and are in 9:12 ratio in width and 1:3 ratio in height, the vertical strip is of 3:12 ratio in width. The colors are called pan-arab colors of UAE, which symbolizes arab unity

Yemen

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Yemen flag is of 2:3 ratio, where horizontal strips are of equal dimensions. Red color represents blood shed during revolution, white represents future, black represents the past time before independence.

Egypt

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Egypt flag is of 2:3 ratio, where horizontal strips are of equal dimensions.Red color denotes time before independence where the people are under monarchy rule, white denotes the bloodlessness nature of revolution, black denotes end of monarchy rule.

Bahrain

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Bahrain flag is of 3:5 ratio, and red color is standard color derived from all Arab countries of Gulf region. The five white regions denote five pillars of Islam. The white region occupies 32.5% and red region occupies 67.5%. The white rectangle region is of ratio 0.25 to its total width, the width of each white triangle is 1/5th of height of flag. The height of each white triangle and total height of flag are in 3:20 ratio. It has a serrated line

Thursday, July 18, 2013

Indonesia

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Indonesia flag is of 2:3 ratio, where the horizontal strips are of equal dimensions. There are multiple interpretations about colors used, red being color of blood and flesh and white being color of spiritual and pure nature. Red may be referred to palm sugar source material and white refers to rice which are primary staple meal of Indonesians.

Vietnam

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Vietnam flag is of 2:3 ratio, where red color represents communist ideology or blood and revolution. The five-pointed yellow star represents the unity of workers, peasants, intellectuals, youths and soldiers in building socialism.

Guyana

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Guyana flag is of 3:5 ratio, where flag has white and black fimbriation around yellow and red triangles. Green represents vegetation, white represent water and rivers, yellow for mineral wealth, red for zeal and enthusiasm and black for endurance.

Guatemala

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Guatemala flag is of 5:8 ratio, where two border blue color represent Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea and white represents land between them. The vertical strips are of equal dimensions

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Grenada

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Grenada flag is of 3:5 ratio, where the six stars represent the parishes and central star represent the capital city St.George. The red color stands for courage, yellow for honesty and green for vegetation and lush on island.

Haiti

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Haiti flag is of 3:5 ratio, where the horizontal strips are of equal dimensions. Blue color represents black people, red represents white people.

Honduras

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Honduras flag is of 1:2 ratio, where the horizontal strips are of equal dimensions. The two blue color horizontal strips represents Pacific Ocean and Caribbean sea. White color represents land between them.The five stars represent five central American provinces which are now separated and also it represents hope for their re-union.

Jamaica

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Jamaica flag is of 1:2 ratio, where black represents black ethnicity and hardships encountered to overcome odds, green represents lush and vegetation on island and yellow represents sunshine

Mexico

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Mexico flag is of 4:7 ratio, where the vertical strips are of equal dimensions and colors are derived from coat of arms

Nicaragua

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Nicaragua flag is of 3:5 ratio, where the three horizontal strips are of equal dimensions. Blue color represents two oceans pacific and Atlantic and white color represents land between them.

Panama

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Panama Flag is of 2:3 ratio, where the colors and stars of flag represent colors of two political parties Conservative and Liberal. The white color represent peace and harmony of these two parties.

Paraguay

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Paraguay flag is of 3:5 ratio, where horizontal strips are of equal ratio and colors are derived from coat of arms

Peru

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Peru flag is of 2:3 ratio, where the vertical strips are of equal dimensions. The colors red represent blood shed to gain independence from Spanish people, whereas white represents peace.

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

St Kittis and Nevis

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St.Kittis and Nevis flag is of 2:3 ratio, where green color represents lush and vegetation of island or fertile land of island, red represents fight for independence against slavery and colonialism. Black represents African origin, yellow represents sunshine and two stars represent two islands Kittis and Nevis.

St.Lucia

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St.Lucia flag is of 1:2 ratio, blue color denotes sea, the two triangles denote The Pitons - two peaks of ancient dormant volcanoes

St Vincent and the Grenadines

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St.Vincent and the Grenadines flag is of 2:3 ratio, where the yellow strip width is half of flag width and green,blue strips have equal dimensions.Green stands for lush and vegetation on island, blue stands for sky and crystal clear sea shores, yellow stands for rich soil and land of island. The 3 diamonds form a V Shape which stands for St.Vincent. These diamonds recall Saint Vincent as the "gems of the Antilles"

Suriname

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Suriname flag is of 2:3 ratio where horizontal strips bear 2:1:4:1:2 ratio width wise, the star signifies unity among ethnic groups, green color stands for fertility and hope, white color stands for peace and justice and red color for love and progress

Trinidad and Tobago

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Trinidad and Tobago flag is of 3:5 ratio, where the black strip occupies 4/30th of length and each white strip is of 1/30th of length, so the white + black + white strips occupy 1/5th of length of flag. The colors represent red(Sun or bravery) White (water or purity) Black (Soil or nativity) and this flag is a sun-water-land-water-sun flag

Uruguay

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Uruguay flag is of 2:3 ratio and has 9 equal horizontal strips of same dimensions with alternating colors white(Starting color) and blue. Canton height and flag height are in 5:9 ratio and where as canton width and flag width are in 10:27 ratio. Canton is colored in white and has a sun(Coat of arms). White color denote honesty and blue determines sea and perseverance. The flag is inspired from Argentina and United States.

Monday, July 15, 2013

Venezuela

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Venezuela flag is of 2:3 ratio, the flag contains three horizontal strips of equal dimensions. Where, red denotes bravery, blue denotes independence from Spain and yellow denotes natural resources of Spain(Especially Gold), there is another interesting interpretation where golden American country is separated from bloody Spain by blue sea.

Slovakia

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Slovakia color are similar to that of other Slavic nations, the flag is of 2:3 ratio and horizontal strips are of equal dimensions.

Slovenia

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Slovenia flag dimensions are in 1:2 ratio, where the three horizontal strips are of equal dimensions. The colors are derived from coat of arms where a blue eagle is on a white background coat and has red colored crescent.

Spain

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Spain flag is of 2:3 ratio, where red signifies bravery and yellow signifies generosity. Red stripe is half the length of yellow strip and horizontal strips are in 1:2:1 ratio.

Sweden

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Sweden flag also has Scandinavian cross like its neighbors Denmark and Norway, the colors are derived from a mythological fact where king has seen a golden cross in the blue sky, so country has started using gold and blue as its flag colors. The flag is of ratio 5:8 where the flag is divided into 4:2:4 ratio vertically and 5:2:9 ratio horizontally.

Switzerland

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Switzerland is another square shaped flag apart from Vatican city, it bears dimensions of 1:1. The Greek Cross in the center of flag is an equilateral symbol, whose height and width are of 19 and 62 units of total flag length/height. Greek Cross is placed at a displacement of 19 units from edges which is also equal to thickness of Greek Cross.

Sunday, July 14, 2013

Ukraine

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Ukraine flag is of 2:3 ratio where it has two horizontal strips of equal dimensions. People tend to call it as yellow-blue flag, where yellow represents gold domes(Cupola) of churches and blue represents river or water.

Vatican City

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Vatican city is one of worlds square flag another being Switzerland, it is of 1:1 ratio. The colors yellow(referred to gold), white(referred to silver) resemble keys of George. It is also against normal hieroglyphic study where metals are allowed to be placed adjacently which also signifies god rule the world not man.

Saturday, July 13, 2013

Italy

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Italy flag is of 2:3 ratio, where the vertical strips are of equal dimensions.The red color denote blood shed during wars and italian independence, green represents vegetation found in country, white represents snow capped alps. more religious interpretation is that the green represents hope, the white represents faith, and the red represents charity; this references the three theological virtues.

Ireland

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Ireland flag is of 1:2 ratio, where three horizontal stripes are of equal dimensions. Green represents followers of Gaelic society, orange represents followers of house of orange and white represents peace between them

Iceland

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Iceland which is sparely populated, has flag in 25:18 ration where horizontal edge is in 7:1:2:1:14 ratio and vertical edge is in 7:1:2:1:7 ratio, red color represents fire from volcanoes, white represents snow or ice which island is covered, blue represents mountains which are seen at distant land. It is another national flag which adopts scandinavian cross which represents faith in christianity.

France

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France flag is popular among west as tricolor, it is of 2:3 ratio where vertical stripes are at 30:33:37 ratio. There are multiple interpretation for the colors, red and blue are popular colors among french people. Blue represents bourgeoisie or servile class, white represents clergy class, red represents royal or noble class is one representation while another interpretation says blue for liberty, white for equality and red for fraternity. The position of two colors at extreme ends shows power flow.

Finland

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Finland a country whose 2/3rd land is covered by forests and 10% by lakes adopted flag which is of 11:18 ratio, where horizontal edge is in 5:3:10 and vertical edge is in 4:3:4 ratio. Blue color is derived from countries large ratio of water bodies,lakes, sea etc. White color is derived from snow during winter, where whole country is covered.

Estonia

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Estonia flag being a heavily forested country has three horizontal strips of equal width, height and flag is of ratio 7:11, blue color represents earlier glory period before lost of independence or ancestral independence, black represents state of sorrow where independence lost, and white represents hope for better future. There is another poetic interpretation where blue represents happening sky of ancestral time, white represents purity, hard work and commitment, black represents state of country where independence is lost.

Denmark

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Denmark flag is of 28:37 ratio where colors are derived from mythological origin, the Scandinavian cross symbolizes faith in christianity. the white strip is of 4 units width. The left square is of 12 units length, the rectangle shares 12 : 21 units ratio in dimensions.

Azerbaijan

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Azerbaijan flag is of 1:2 ratio, and has three equal sized horizontal strips where blue color represent heresy of Azerbaijan, red color represents progress and green represent islam.

Austria

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Austria flag is of 2:3 proportion, and has equal sized three horizontal strips. The red-white-red pattern originated when the duke returned from war, his white coat is shed with full of blood, however stains did not affect the belt covered area, which signified flag color.

Armenia

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Armenia flag is of 1:2 ratio, where three horizontal strips are of equal size. Blue color represents peaceful skies of armenia whose under people live, orange or apricot or yellow color stands for courage, creativity or talent of armenians and red color represents blood shed to gain independence.

Friday, July 12, 2013

Andorra

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Andorra flag is of 7:10 ratio, where the vertical stripes are of 8:9:8 ratio. The 3 color band is inspired from france flag, while wider central stripe is inspired from spain flag. The blue and red are derived from france while yellow and red are derived from spain. Being positioned and protected by france and spain, it has its unique origin derivations from these.

Antigua & Barbuda

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Antigua & Barbuda flag is of 2:3 ratio where blue color represents Caribbean sea, V stands for victory, black color stands for african ancestry of people,white stands for land, red stands for dynamism of people, sun stands for hope.

Ecuador

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Ecuador flag is of 2:3 ratio, where yellow represent ancestor gold and sun, blue represent sea and red represent blood shed during independence

Dominic Republic

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Dominic Republic flag is of 2:3 ratio, white color represent purity, blue color represent salvation, red represent blood shed during independence. + or Cross is common across all Caribbean countries for representation of Christian Faith

Dominica

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Dominica flag is of 1:2 ratio, the three strips yellow, black and white occupy one quadrant of space vertically. Green represent vegetation and lush on island, yellow represent fertile soil, black is color of people and white represent water color, cross represent christian faith and trinity.

Cuba

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Cuba flag is of 1:2 proportion and contains 3 blue and 2 white horizontal equally sized strips. 3 blue strips represent 3 regions of cuba before independence, white represents patriotic purity, red represents blood shed during independence, star represents independence, the triangle is an equilateral triangle

Thursday, July 11, 2013

CostaRica

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Costa Flag is of ratio 3:5 where blue and white horizontal strips are of 0.5,0.5,0.5,0.5 in ratio and red strip is of 1 unit for a 3 unit height. Red represents bravery, blue represents sea and ocean(Having surrounded by Atlantic and Caribbean Water bodies), white represents peace.

Columbia

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Columbia flag is of ratio 2:3, where lower half is further divided into 1:1 ratio, blue color represents sea, because columbia is only country in south america where it shares two different sea shores, yellow represents gold found in country, red represents blood shed to gain independence.

Chile

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Chile flag is of ratio 2:3, where the upper half is of ratio 1:2 and the star measures 1 unit.Red color denotes blood shed for independence, blue color signifies ocean and sky color, white represents color of ice or snow covered Andes mountains. Start represents a stabilized guide to growth

Brazil

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Brazil flag is of ratio 7:10, green color represents Amazon rain forest, yellow represents gold(which is widely found in brazil), blue represents sky as seen during independence day at Rio de Janeriro, the rhobus edges are at 0.85 units far from outer box and circle is of radius 1.75 units

Bolivia

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Bolivia flag is of 15:22 ration , red color denotes bravery of soldiers, yellow represents wealthy natural resources, green represents fertility of the region

Argentina

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Argentina flag is of 9:14 ratio and blue color represents sea and sky, where as white color represents clouds and ice

Belize

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Belize flag colors are derived from Opposition and ruling part(White and blue respectively), red is added to the flag during independence. The flag is in ratio of 2:3 and has multiple colors when coat of arms are included

Barbados

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Barbados flag is of 2:3 ratio, blue color represents sea and yellow represents sand.

Bahamas

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Bahamas Flag is of 1:2 ratio and yellow color represents sun, blue represent water which are natural resources and are major life of people. Black color denotes African Origin and symbolizes determination and equilateral triangle shows unity of black people

El Salvador

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El Salvador flag is in 189:335 ratio and blue color represent indigo dye plant found in El Salvador and is a major export

Luxembourg

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Luxembourg flag is of ratio 3:5 and colors are almost similar to Netherlands and are derived from coat of arms

Netherlands

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The Netherlands flag is of ratio 2:3 and colors are derived from coat of arms, netherlands flag is a close resemblance to many others.

Montenegro

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The Montenegro flag is in 1:2 ratio and colors are derived from Coat of Arms

Monaco

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Monaco Flag is in ratio of 4:5 and colors are derived from House of Grimaldi.

Czech Republic

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Czech Republic flag is similar to Poland Flag, to differentiate they have added a triangular color towards hoist side.
Czech Republic Flag is in ratio of 2:3 and triangle height is half of width of flag.

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Germany

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The German flag is of 3:5 proportion and the 3 colors represent colors of 3 political parties.

Norway

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Norway flag is of 22:16 Proportion where the sections from top left to top right(Red Square, White Shadow, Navy Blue Cross, White Shadow, Red Rectangle) are in 6:1:2:1:12 Proportion
Norway flag is another variant of Scandinavian Cross

Poland

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Poland Flag is of ratio 5:8 and Colors are chosen from Inherit Coat of Arms.

Greece

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Greece Flag is of ratio 2:3, The 9 Equal Stripes denote Freedom or Death in Greek Language or 9 Syllables of word Freedom in Greek
+ or CROSS is used as a representation of Christian Mythology.
Blue color represents Color of Sea and Sky, White represents Color of Sand.