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
Fun Flag Facts 