When thinking of all of the different flags of the world, it is truly astonishing that so many different designs can be put on a rectangle of fabric. But despite all the differences, almost every flag is made the same way and can be described using a set of basic terms. We’ll start out with the most important part … More Parts of a flag
This post is a combination of four posts that we like to call “The American Flag Suite.” You can read each post individually by following these links: America’s First Flag, America’s First “Stars and Stripes”, The Myth and Legend of Betsy Ross, and Post Revolutionary War to Today. America’s First Flag If you ever get the … More United States of America
Togo’s flag history, like many African nations, started with its European colonization. In 1884, German explorers signed a treaty with King Mlapa III to create the German protectorate of Togoland, containing present day Togo and the Volta Region of Ghana. Prior to World War I, German colonies all had their own flags – usually the historic German … More Togo: “Golden” flag
Since national and state flags represent a broad range of people, their designs usually incorporate very general symbolism and non-contentious history, such as the founding of a nation or the state’s most important natural resource (water, in a lot of cases). City flags are a bit different. Being that they are a microcosm of a … More Big U.S. city flags ranked
I’m not going to beat around the bush with this intro… I really like the Burundi flag. It has a combination of classic elements that create a unique design, especially when compared to other African flags. But as we will see, it took some trial and error to get it just right. The flag of Burundi is … More Burundi: New-age classic
While we know that the ancestors of flags are almost as old as civilization itself, legend has it that flags existed even longer ago… in a galaxy far, far away. That’s right, there are flags in the Star Wars universe! And let me confess something: while I love flags (enough to start a flag website), I have … More Star Wars flags
Whether in an office, at a parade, in a government building, or any number of places, our American readers have probably seen an American or state flag with gold fringe or tassels. If you’ve read anything on our website, you know that almost every element of a flag has a purpose, meaning, and history behind it. … More What’s up with gold fringe on flags?
For many people reading this article, the Russian tricolor may seem like a new design crafted after the fall of the Soviet Union. In reality, it is among some of the oldest flag designs. The true origins of Russia’s white, red, and blue tricolor are a bit of a mystery. The flag was first hoisted in an official … More Russia and the Soviet Union
With more than 200 sovereign countries (most of which have subdivisions such as states, provinces, oblasts, etc.) and an estimated two million cities and towns, the world is full of flags. A lot of them are wonderfully designed and even more are just plain bad. However, not all flags fall neatly on this spectrum. To put it plainly, there are a lot of … More World’s Weirdest Flags (Part 5): South America Special
Many often associate flags with nations and their subdivisions (states, provinces, etc.). However, their use is not limited to that. Flags come in all forms, from those representing Fortune 500 companies to local chapters of social clubs. Some flags even hold religious significance. One such religion where flags are revered is in the Buddhist faith. Flags can … More Flags in Buddhism
Fun Flag Facts 