Cultural Flags

Antigua & Barbuda: In 1966, a national flag design competition was held for the occasion of attaining Independence in Association with Great Britain on February 27th, 1967. There were over 600 entries, with Mr. Reginald Samuel winning the first prize of $500 for the best design. The 7 point golden sun of the Antigua & Barbuda flag represents the dawn of a new era. The colour red represents the life blood of slave forefathers and the dynamism of the people; blue, hope; black, the soil and African heritage; and gold, blue & white, Antigua's and Barbuda's tourist attractions: sun, sea and sand. The "V" formed by the red borders represents the phrase, "Victory at last." Source: AntiguaNice.com

Argentina: The flag was created by Manuel Belgrano, in line with the creation of the Cockade of Argentina, and was first raised at the city of Rosario on February 27, 1812, during the Argentine War of Independence. The National Flag Memorial was later built on the site. The First Triumvirate did not approve the use of the flag, but the Asamblea del Año XIII allowed the use of the flag as a war flag. It was the Congress of Tucumán which finally designated it as the national flag, in 1816. A yellow Sun of May was added to the center in 1818. Popular belief attributes the colors to those of the sky, clouds and the sun; some anthems to the flag like "Aurora" or "Salute to the flag" state so as well. However, historians usually disregard this idea, and attribute them to loyalty towards the House of Bourbon. Source: Wikipedia

Bahamas: The colours embodied in the design of the Bahamian flag symbolise the image and aspirations of the people of The Bahamas; the design reflects aspects of the natural environment (sun, sand, and sea) and the economic and social development. Black, a strong colour, represents the vigour and force of a united people, the triangle pointing towards the body of the flag represents the enterprise and determination of The Bahamian people to develop and possess the rich resources of sun and sea symbolized by gold and aquamarine respectively. Source: www.bahamas.gov.bs

Bangladesh: The first version of the flag was designed and made by a section of student leaders and activists of Swadheen Bangla Nucleus on 6 June 1970. The flag was made from clothes donated by Bazlur Rahman Lasker, the owner of Apollo Tailors, Dhaka New Market. It originally featured a map of the country. The green used in the flag represent the lushness of the green landscape of the country. On January 13, 1972 the flag was modified. The map from the center was removed and the red disk was moved towards the hoist. The red in the center is symbolic representation of the blood Bengalis shed in the Bangladesh Liberation War. Source: Wikipedia

The Botswana flag was officially adopted on September 30, 1966. The colors on the flag correspond to those on the national coat of arms. The blue represents water, the white-black-white bands depict the racial harmony of the people as well as the pluralist nature of the society. They are inspired by the coat of the zebra, the national animal. Source: WorldAtlas.com

Brazil: The current flag of Brazil was officially adopted on November 15, 1889. The flag is green, symbolic of Brazil's lush fields and forests. Its primary feature is a large yellow diamond, symbolic of Brazil's wealth in gold, and in its center floats a blue celestial globe. It includes 27 white five-pointed stars (one for each state and the Federal District) arranged in the same pattern as the night sky over Brazil. The globe displays a white equatorial band with the motto, ORDEM E PROGRESSO [Order & Progress]. Source: WorldAtlas.com

The British Virgin Islands flag was adopted by Royal Warrant on 15 November 1960 after the islands were made into a separate British colony. The coat of arms, which date to the early nineteenth century, features Saint Ursula holding a flaming gold oil lamp and surrounded by a further eleven lamps. The islands were named by Christopher Columbus in 1493. The motto Vigilate, means to be watchful. The flag was modified in 1999, when the shield was enlarged and outlined in white. Source British Virgin Islands - Wikipedia

Cambodia: The colors of the flag of Cambodia hold great significance to the nation. The two colors represent the bravery of the nation, liberty, cooperation and brotherhood. The flag also features a depiction of the Angkor Wat, which symbolizes justice, heritage and integrity. Combined, these elements also represent the nation’s religion, the king, and its people. Source: Worldpopulationreview.com

Canada: The maple leaf has been used as a Canadian emblem since the 18th century. It was first used as a national symbol in 1868 when it appeared on the coat of arms of both Ontario and Quebec. The maple leaf was added to the Canadian coat of arms in 1921. The maple leaf was added to the Canadian flag upon its creation in 1965. In 1921, by proclaiming the Royal Arms of Canada, King George V made red and white the official colours of Canada; the former came from Saint George's Cross and the latter from the French royal emblem since King Charles VII. These colours became "entrenched" as the national colours of Canada upon the proclamation of the Royal Standard of Canada in 1962. Source: Wikipedia

China: According to the current government interpretation of the flag, the red background symbolises the revolution and the golden colors were used to "radiate" on the red background. The five stars and their relationship represent the unity of Chinese people under the leadership of the Communist Party of China. The orientation of the stars shows that the unity should go around a centre. In the original description of the flag, the larger star symbolises the Communist Party of China, and the four smaller stars that surround the big star symbolise the four social classes of Chinese people mentioned in Mao's "On the People's Democratic Dictatorship". The five stars forming an ellipse, represent the territory of China, shaped like a Begonia leaf. It is sometimes stated that the five stars of the flag represent the five largest ethnic groups: Han Chinese, Zhuangs, Hui Chinese, Manchus and Uyghurs. This is generally regarded as an incorrect conflation with the "Five Races Under One Union" flag, whose different-colored stripes also represented five ethnic groups of China. Source: Wikipedia

Columbia: The national flag of Colombia was adopted on November 26, 1861. It--together with Ecuador & Venezuela--is derived from the flag of Gran Colombia. Yellow represents the riches of the country, the wealth of the Colombian soil, the gold, sovereignty, harmony, justice and agriculture, as well as the Sun, the source of Light. Blue represents the seas on Colombia's shores, the rivers that run through, and the sky above. Red represents the blood spilled for Colombia's independence and also the effort of Colombian people, the determination and the perseverance. It represents that although Colombia's people have had to struggle they have thrived. Source: Wikipedia

Upon dissolution of Czechoslovakia in December 1992, the Czech Republic kept the Czechoslovak flag while Slovakia adopted its own flag. • White symbolizes the peaceful nature and honesty of the Czech people • Red represents courage, valour and patriotism • Blue stands for vigilance, truth, loyalty and perseverance. The flag reflects the nation’s aspirations for a peaceful future while honouring its historical struggles for independence and cultural heritage. Source: www.mappr.co/flag-maps/czech-republic/

Denmark: The flag of Denmark (Dannebrog) has been used by the kings of Denmark since the 14th century. It was officially adopted in 1625. The flag holds the world record of being the oldest continuously used national flag. According to Danish legend, the Dannebrog descended from the skies during a battle in Estonia on June 15, 1219. The cross design represents Christianity. The Danish design was adopted for the flags of Norway in 1821, Sweden in 1906, Iceland in 1915 and Finland in 1917 Source: Wikipedia

Egypt: There is a lot of symbolism in Egypt’s national flag. Three are three colored bands that are designed to represent the Egyptian Revolution, the bloodless nature of the Revolution and the end of the oppression of Egyptians. The flag also features the national emblem, or the Egyptian eagle of Saladin, in the centre. Source: Worldpopulationreview.com

Ethiopia: The flag and emblem were adopted after the defeat of Ethiopia's Marxist regimes. The colours are proportions were adjusted in 1996 and 2009. The emblem is intended to represent both the diversity and unity of the country. Blue represents peace, the star represents diversity and unity, and the sun's rays symbolise prosperity. The green recalls the land, yellow stands for peace and hope, and red is symbolic of strength. These colours are known as the Pan-African colours. Source: Wikipedia

Fiji: The national flag of Fiji was adopted on 10 October 1970. A plan to change the flag, announced by Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama in 2013, was abandoned in August 2016. The flag's bright blue background symbolises the Pacific Ocean, which plays an important part in the lives of the islanders, both in terms of the fishing industry, and the huge tourist trade. The Union Jack reflects the country's links with the United Kingdom. The shield is derived from the country's coat of arms, which was granted by Royal Warrant in 1908. It is a white shield with a red cross and a red chief (upper third of a shield). The images depicted on the shield represent agricultural activities on the islands, and the historical associations with the United Kingdom. At the top of the shield, a British lion holds a cocoa pod between its paws. The upper left is sugar cane, upper right is a coconut palm, the lower left a dove of peace, and the lower right a bunch of bananas. Source: Wikipedia

Finland: The flag of Finland, also called siniristilippu, dates from the beginning of the 20th century. Shortly after Finland gained independence in 1917, a competition was held for the design of the Finnish flag. Several different designs were submitted. One entry had the Dannebrog cross design (Nordic cross), but with a yellow cross on a red background. Artists Eero Snellman and Bruno Tuukkanen combined the Nordic cross, with the blue and white colouring of other flags, creating the final form of the flag. Source: Wikipedia

France: The flag of France is a tricolour flag featuring three vertical bands coloured blue, white, and red. It is known to English speakers as the French Tricolour or simply the Tricolour. The Tricolour has become one of the most influential flags in history, with its three-colour scheme being the basis for many other nations' flags. Blue and red are the traditional colours of Paris, used on the city's coat of arms. Blue is identified with Saint Martin, red with Saint Denis. White was added to the "revolutionary" colours of the militia cockade to "nationalise" the design, thus creating the tricolour cockade. Source: Wikipedia

Germany: The colors black, red and gold have been associated with Germany since the middle ages, but the current German flag colors are traced back to early 19th century volunteers, who fought for the country in the Napoleonic wars. The colors are based on the soldiers' uniforms which were black coats with red braid and gold buttons. Source: World Flags 101

Ghana: The national flag of Ghana was designed and adopted in 1957 and was flown until 1962, and then reinstated in 1966. The red represents the blood of those who died in the country's struggle for independence from Great Britain, the gold represents the mineral wealth of the country, the green symbolises the country's rich forests and natural wealth, and the black star is the symbol of African emancipation. Source: Wikipedia

Greece: The nine stripes are said to stand for the nine syllables of the Greek patriots' motto: 'Eleutheria e Thanatos' meaning 'Freedom or Death'. but another theory states that they also symbolize the nine Muses, the goddesses of art and civilization. The blue and white colors represent the Greek sea and sky combined with white clouds and waves. The white also represents the purity of the country's struggle for independence and for freedom. The cross symbolizes Greek Orthodoxy which the established religion of the country. Source: World Flags 101

Hungary: The red stripe symbolizes strength; the white stripe represents faithfulness and fidelity; and the green stands for hope. The Hungarian royal crown appeared in the center of the national flag up until 1945. The Hungarian flag's design was based on the French Tricolore, used during the French Revolution. Source: World Flags 101

India: At the time of its initial introduction, in 1931, the Indian flag's colors represented the two main ethnic groups of India - the saffron stripe represented the Hindu people; and the green stripe represented the Muslim people. The white stripe white represented the peace desired between them and the truth. An updated meaning has interpreted the saffron symbol as representing courage and sacrifice; the white representing purity and truth; and the green standing for faith, fertility and chivalry. The Wheel of Law's 24 spokes are said to represent each hour of the day, as well as the endless circle of life. Source: World Flags 101

Indonesia: the red stripe symbolizes blood and represents the human body; the white stripe represents the soul and the spirit; and when put together the red and white represent a complete human being. Source: World Flags 101

Ireland: The colors of the Irish flag have no official meaning but many legends have risen to account for the colors. One of them states that the Green stripe is represents Catholics, the Orange represents Protestants and the white stripe symbolizes the peace between them. Another one states the orange color is associated with the Protestants in Ulster and those that derived from William III who defeated the Irish Catholics at the Battle of the Boyne in the late 1600s. It was included in the Irish flag in an attempt to reconcile the Protestants with the Irish independence movement. Source: World Flags 101

Italy: The Italian flag is based on the design of the French flag. There are different accounts explaining the meaning and history of the green, white and red colors. One account states that the colors of the Italian flag may have been based on military uniforms from Milan. Another one suggests Napoleon Bonaparte replaced the blue of the French flag with green because he liked the color. Source: World Flags 101

Jamaica: The Jamaican flag is symbolized by the motto: 'Hardships there are but the land is green and the sun shineth'. The black triangles represent the adversity Jamaica has overcome and for hardships it may have in the future. The green triangles represent hope and agriculture and the golden saltire (diagonal cross) stands for the mineral wealth of Jamaica and sunlight. Source: http://www.worldflags101.com

Japan: The circle in the middle of the flag represents the sun. Japan's name translates to "The land of the rising sun." The white represents honesty and purity and the red disc is a sun symbol meaning brightness, sincerity and warmth. Source: World Flags 101

Kenya: The black stripe represents the African people; while the red stands for the struggle for independence. The green represents Kenya's agriculture and natural resources. The thin white stripes symbolize peace and unity. The central emblem represents Kenya's fight for freedom and their preparedness to defend that freedom. The Kenyan flag was adopted on December 12, 1963, after gaining independence from Britain. The Kenyan flag is based on the flag of the Kenyan African National Union (KANU), the party which led the campaign for Kenya's independence. The country changed its name from the Dominion of Kenya to the Republic of Kenyua in 1964. Source: worldflags101.com

Macedonia: The sun design is a simplified version of the Star of Vergina, which appeared on Macedonia's former national flag. Red has been a significant color throughout the history of Macedonian flags. The sun also represents "the new sun of liberty", which is mentioned in the country's national anthem. Source: World Flags 101

Malawi: The Malawi flag features a black stripe that represents the people of Africa. The color red stands for the blood spilt in Malawi's struggle for independence; while the color green symbolizes the country's vegetation. The rising sun represents the dawn of freedom and hope on the African continent. Source: World Flags 101

Malaysia: The 14 stripes and points of the star represent the 13 member states of the Malaysian federation and the Federal District of Kuala Lumpur. They represent equal status in the federation of the states and in the federal government. The crescent and star imagery represent Islam, and yellow is a traditional royal color. The blue square stands for unity of the Malaysian people. The blue was originally adopted from the British Union Jack and represented Malaysia's link to Britain. Source: World Flags 101

Mauritius: The red stripe represents the country's struggle for independence; the blue symbolizes the Indian Ocean, which surrounds the island nation; the yellow stands for a bright future for Mauritius following its independence; and the green represents the evergreen vegetation of the land and its agriculture. Source: World Flags 101

Myanmar: The flag is a horizontal tricolour flag of yellow, green and red charged with a five-pointed white star in the middle of the field. The yellow represents solidarity; the green symbolizes peace, tranquility and lush greenery; the red represents courage and determination; and the white star stands for the significance of the union of the country. Green, yellow, and red are also considered the Pan-African colours, leading commentators to note that the new flag looked distinctly "African" and even that it was being confused for the flag of an African country. Source: Wikipedia

Nepal: The crimson/red color is a traditional Nepalese color and the blue outlined edge represents the country's peaceful nature. The two triangular portions of the Nepalese flag represent the Himalayan Mountains and the two main religions of the nation - which are Buddhism and Hinduism. The moon and sun originally represented the royal family and the prime minister's family, the Rana family. They also represent the country's desire to live as long as the sun and moon. Source: World Flags 101

Netherlands: The red stripe which was originally orange, along with the white and blue stripes, are based on the heraldic colors (coat of arms) of Prince William of Orange, who led the fight for Dutch independence. Source: World Flags 101

New Zealand: The Union Jack represents New Zealand's British Commonwealth heritage. The Blue background symbolizes the sea and sky. The four stars symbolizing the constellation 'the Southern Cross', represent the stars Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta. The Southern Cross is a prominent constellation in the southern hemisphere, and represents New Zealand's geographical position to the rest of the world. Source: World Flags 101

New Zealand - Māori: "The flag was designed in 1990 by Hiraina Marsden, Jan Smith and Linda Munn, and was the winning design in a national contest to find a “Maori Flag”. The symbolism of the flag is as follows: Black - represents Te Korekore (the realm of potential being). It symbolises the long darkness from which the earth emerged, as well as signifying Rangi - the heavens, a male,formless, floating, passive force Red - represents Te Whei Ao (coming into being). It symbolises Papatuanuku, the earth-mother, the sustainer of all living things, and thus both the land and active forces. White - represents Te Ao Marama (the realm of being and light). It symbolises the physical world, purity, harmony, enlightenment and balance. The spiral-like Koru, symbolic of a curling fern frond, represents the unfolding of new life, hope for the future and the process of renewal. As a whole, the design represents the balance of the forces of nature, masculine and feminine, active and passive, potential and physical, air and earth. It can also be interpreted as symbolising the white cloud rolling across the face of the land, as in the Maori name for New Zealand, Aotaroa (""Land of the long white cloud"") Source: Otago University Student Newspaper The Critic, Issue 10 April 1996"

Nigeria: The green stripes represent Nigeria's agriculture industry and its lush vegetation. The white stripe represents the desire for peace and unity within the country. Source: World Flags 101

Pakistan: Green is a traditional Islamic color and the crescent and star are also Islamic symbols. The white stripe represents the non-Muslim, minority, religious groups in Pakistan. According to modern meaning, the green represents prosperity; white symbolizes peace; the white crescent represents progress; and the white star represents light and knowledge. Source: World Flags 101

Papua New Guinea: Black, red and yellow are traditional colors which are found in Papua New Guinean art and clothing. The yellow bird, a stylized bird of paradise, is culturally significant to Papua New Guineans and in full flight it represents freedom and the country's birth as an independent nation. The five stars symbolize the constellation the Southern Cross, representing the stars Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta and Epsilon, which is smaller because it doesn't shine as brightly as the other stars. The Southern Cross represents the country's geographical position in the world and its link to Australia, which also incorporates the Southern Cross on its flag. Source: World Flags 101

Philippines: The blue stripe symbolizes patriotism and justice. The red represents valor and the blood spilt for freedom and independence and the white stands for peace and purity. The white triangle represents equality and the Katipunan nationalist organization. The three stars represent the three main geographical regions of the Philippines: Luzon, Mindanao and Visayas. The sun represents independence and its eight rays represent the eight provinces that led the Philippine uprising against Spanish rule. Source: World Flags 101

Portugal: The red section represents the Portuguese revolution of 1910 and the green represents hope. The white shield consists of five blue shields with five white dots. The blue shields represent the first king of Portugal, Afonso Henriques I, victory over five Moorish kings and the divine assistance he received to do so is represented by the five dots, which symbolize the five wounds of Christ. Arranged in a cross the shields represent Christianity. The red border featuring seven castles symbolizes the extension of Portugal's territory to include the Algarve. Behind the arms there is a navigational instrument, an armillary sphere. It celebrates Prince Henry the Navigator, who initiated the maritime exploration that led to Portugal's one time colonial empire. Source: World Flags 101

Russia: The design of the Russian flag is based on the flag of the Netherlands. The Russian flag has also inspired the flags of many Slavic nations of Europe, and the colors are often referred to as the pan-Slavic colors. They have come to represent Slavic independence and unity. There is no official meaning of to the Russian flag but some Russians believe the following: In Russia the white symbolizes generosity and frankness; blue stands for loyalty, honesty and wisdom; red means courage, magnanimity and love. Many people also believe red represents Russian people, blue represents the Ukrainians, and white represents the Belo Russians. Source: World Flags 101

Samoa: Samoa Flag and Description. The flag of Samoa was officially adopted on January 1, 1962. The symbolic flag display the white stars of the Southern Cross. The blue is said to represent freedom; red is representative of courage, as well as being a traditional Samoan colour. Source: WorldAtlas.com

Scotland: Traditional belief states that Scotland's adoption of St Andrew, a disciple of Jesus who is said to have been crucified on an X-shaped cross, as their patron saint was because some of his bones were taken to Scotland and buried at the site of modern day St Andrews. A different legend dating to the 8th century says that King Angus, about to lead his army into battle against a stronger force, spent the night praying for divine guidance and St Andrew appeared in his dreams, promising victory. The next day the King saw white clouds form a saltire (cross) when he looked up into the blue sky. After this vision Angus led his soldiers to victory and he proclaimed St Andrew as the patron saint of Scotland. Source: World Flags 101

Singapore: The red represents universal brotherhood and equality of man and the white stands for purity and virtue. The crescent moon, symbolizes the young nation of Singapore on the rise and the five stars represent the country's ideals of democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality. Source: World Flags 101

South Africa: Although the colors have no official meaning attached to them the South African flag incorporates the colors black, green and yellow of Nelson Mandela's political party, the African National Congress and the former Boer republics flags (red, white, and blue). The Y shape represents the convergence of South Africa's diverse society and the desire for unity. The South African flag is basically made up of former South African flags and the past meanings of the colors were Red for bloodshed, blue of open blue skies, green for the land, black for the black people, white for the European people and yellow for the natural resources such as gold. Source: World Flags 101

South Sudan: South Sudan’s national flag is one of the most colorful in the world, and each color represents a different description of the nation. The colors that were chosen for this flag were designed to represent the people of the nation, the bloodshed that occurred during the fight for independence, the agriculture and natural wealth of the country, the peace that came following a struggle for liberation, the Nile River and the unity of the people. Source: http://worldpopulationreview.com/flags/south-sudan/

Spain: The flag of Spain consists of three horizontal stripes. The top and bottom stripes are equal-sized and red; while the middle yellow stripe is double the size of the red stripes. Towards the left side of the yellow stripe is the country's coat of arms. The coat of arms consists of a crowned shield, quartered and guarded on each side by the crowned Pillars of Hercules - representing Gibraltar and Cueta. Each quarter displays badges of the original Spanish kingdoms. In the centre of the shield is the emblem of the reigning Spanish royal Family, House of Bourbon, which is a blue oval with a red-edged border containing three fleur de lies. At the bottom of the shield is a pomegranate representing Grenada. Wrapped around the pillars is a red scroll with the motto 'Plus Ultra' written on it. The motto translates to 'there is more beyond'. Red and yellow are traditional Spanish colors and originate from the coat of arms of the original Spanish kingdoms. No other countries used the red and yellow colors at that time. Source: World Flags 101

Sri Lanka: The green stripe represents Sri Lanka's minority Muslims and the orange stripe the minority Hindu Tamils. The yellow represents Buddhism and the crimson stands for a long life. The golden lion is an ancient symbol of the people and the sword is a symbol of authority. The pipul tree leaves are a Buddhist symbol and come from the tree, under which Gautama is said to have received enlightenment and become Buddha. Individually the leaves represent love, compassion, sympathy and equanimity. Source: World Flags 101

The design and colours are believed to be inspired by the coat of arms of Sweden from 1442. The Swedish flag features a blue field with a yellow cross, symbolizing several important meanings: • The Nordic cross design traditionally represents Christianity and symbolises the prosperity and abundance of the land. • Blue colour reflects Sweden’s natural landscapes. Source: Flag of Sweden - Wikipedia

Thailand: The red stripes represent the blood spilt to maintain Thailand's independence. The white stands for purity and is the color of Buddhism which is the country's main religion. Blue is Thailand's national color and it represents the Thai monarchy. The blue is also used to honor Thailand's World War I allies, Great Britain, France, United States and Russia, who all had red, white and blue flags. Source: World Flags 101

Timor-Leste: The new East Timor flag was officially adopted on May 20, 2002. The yellow triangle represents its prior colonial history, the black triangle represents the prior obscurantism, while red is symbolic of the struggle for liberation, and the white star is symbolic of peace. Source: https://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/flags/countrys/asia/etimor.htm

Uganda: The black stripes symbolize the African people. The yellow symbolizes the sun and the red stands for brotherhood and fraternity. The crested crane is a national symbol of Uganda - which was first used during British colonial times. Black, yellow and red were also the colors of the Uganda People's Congress party, who came to power in elections in April 1962. Source: World Flags 101

Ukraine: Late in 1918 the decision was made to reverse the stripes of the 1848 flag to reflect the symbolism of “blue skies over golden wheat fields.” Ukraine acquired a distinctive flag in 1949 under the communist regime. The Red Banner of the Soviet Union with its golden hammer, sickle, and star was modified for use in Ukraine by having a horizontal stripe of light blue added at the bottom. After Ukraine again proclaimed its independence on August 24, 1991, many fought to maintain a communist system under that flag. Eventually, however, anticommunist forces were successful, and the flag was replaced with the nationalist blue-yellow banner on January 28, 1992. Source: Britannica.com

United Kingdom: The red cross, outlined in white, is the cross of St. George, the patron saint of England, and represents England and Wales. The white diagonal cross on a blue base is the cross of St. Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland, and represents Scotland. The red diagonal cross on a white base is the cross of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. When the cross of St. Patrick was incorporated into the flag in 1801 it represented all of Ireland but in the 1920s most of Ireland became a separate country and since then the cross has only represented Northern Ireland. Source: World Flags 101

United States of America: The 13 stripes represent the 13 original colonies of the US: Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina and Virginia. The 50 stars represent the individual states that make up the nation. Popular history states the red of the flag represents valor, white stands for liberty or purity and blue represents justice, loyalty and perseverance. These meanings are unofficial though. Source: World Flags 101

The National Flag of Uruguay was officially adopted on July 11, 1830. The nine horizontal stripes on the flag represent the nine original departments of Uruguay. The symbol of the sun evokes the legend of the sun breaking through the clouds on May 25, 1810, as independence was first declared from Spain Source: Flags, Symbols & Currency of Uruguay - World Atlas.

The Venezuelan flag was officially adopted on March 26,2006, but its origins trace back to the flag created by Francisco de Miranda in 1801. • Yellow represents the riches of the country including gold and agricultural wealth, sovereignty, harmony, justice as well as the sun, the source of light. • Blue represents the Caribbean Sea that surrounds the country. • Red represents the blood shed during the struggle for independence from Spanish rule, reflecting the courage and sacrifice of those who fought for freedom. • White stars symbolise the provinces which make up the nation. Source: Flag of Venezuela - Wikipedia

Zambia: The green base represents the country's vegetation and natural wealth. The red represents Zambia's struggle for independence. Black represents the people of Zambia, and the orange stripe stands for the nation's mineral wealth, especially copper. The eagle stands for freedom and is also in the country's coat of arms. Source: World Flags 101

Zimbabwe: The red stripes represent the blood shed for independence; the yellow represents the country's mineral wealth; the green symbolizes Zimbabwe's agriculture and the land; the black stripe represents the African people; and the white stands for peace. The Great Zimbabwe bird is a national symbol and the red star behind the bird represents socialism. Source: World Flags 101