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- 3. The stars on this flag represent the night sky over one of its largest cities as it appeared on November 15, 1889, the day of the country’s proclamation as a republic.
- 4. The nine stripes on this flag are said to represent the syllables of the phrase "Freedom or Death" from the country’s independence movement.
- 7. This flag contains the Commonwealth Star, which has seven points representing the six states and the territories.
- 9. The large star represents the Communist Party, while the four smaller stars symbolize different social classes united under the government.
- 10. The three colors of this flag represent liberty, equality, and fraternity—values from the French Revolution.
- 12. The eagle and snake in the center are based on an Aztec legend about the founding of the country’s capital.
- 13. One of the few square national flags, its white cross is a symbol of neutrality and humanitarianism.
- 14. The red circle on this flag symbolises the sun, reflecting the country's nickname as the "Land of the Rising Sun."
- 15. This flag’s cross is a common symbol in Nordic countries, representing Christianity.
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- 1. The 50 stars on this flag represent its states, while the 13 stripes symbolise the original colonies.
- 2. This flag was adopted in 1994 to mark the end of apartheid and represents unity among different racial groups.
- 5. The black, red, and gold of this flag originated from the uniforms of soldiers fighting for liberation against Napoleon.
- 6. This flag, known as the Union Jack, combines elements from the flags of England, Scotland, and Ireland.
- 8. This flag features an 11-pointed leaf, which symbolises the nation's vast forests and its national identity.
- 11. The wheel in the centre of this flag, known as the Ashoka Chakra, symbolises righteousness, motion, and progress.