These countries were all once British colonies. The majority of their first flags were blue British ensigns defaced with a seal. While most of the countries have their own unique design, many still retain some elements of British flags, such as the 1:2 aspect ratio.
The flag of the United Kingdom, commonly known as the Union Jack or Union Flag, is arguably one of the most recognizable flags in the world. […]
Ornithological influence Despite being relatively young, the flag of Uganda is a unique and striking design that holds its own against some of the classic […]
In the grand scheme of history, the concept of a national flag as we know it is relatively new. By the time that most countries […]
Hong Kong is a very interesting place for many reasons. It operates almost completely autonomously as a capitalist state even though it is a part […]
While the flag of Sri Lanka didn’t officially exist until 1815, its roots – the lion imagery – are some of the oldest in the vexillological […]
Flags and boats have had a close relationship for several centuries. At sea, flags have many uses, from communication to identification, even threatening others. In […]
South Africa’s current flag was introduced in 1994. In it’s short life, it has become arguably one of the most well known African flags. As […]
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