The Largest Flag Database: Discover the History, Symbolism, and Color Meanings of Flags from Around the World.
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Europe, part of Eurasia in the Northern Hemisphere, weaves a rich tapestry of history and culture. From London’s vibrant streets to Athens’ ancient ruins, it blends tradition with innovation.
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Asia, the largest continent in the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres, spans mountains, deserts, and megacities. From Kyoto’s temples to Mumbai’s bustle, it’s a hub of ancient wisdom and modern energy.
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North America, in the Northern and Western Hemispheres, blends urban energy with vast wilderness. From New York’s skyline to Guatemala’s jungles, it’s a continent of diversity and ambition.
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South America, in the Southern and Western Hemispheres, captivates with the Amazon, Andes, and lively cities. From Peru’s Inca trails to Brazil’s carnivals, it pulses with heritage and passion.
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Oceania, dotted across the Pacific in the Southern Hemisphere, is a realm of islands with unique wildlife and landscapes. From Australia’s outback to Fiji’s reefs, it’s a haven of natural beauty.
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Africa, straddling the equator in both hemispheres, dazzles with savannas, wildlife, and cultural depth. From Egypt’s pyramids to Kenya’s migrations, it’s a land of ancient roots and vibrant traditions.
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Explore how national flags evolved from military standards and maritime signals to powerful symbols of national identity over centuries of human history.
Discover the meanings behind flag colors and symbols, from the heraldic traditions of Europe to the pan-African colors and religious symbolism in flags worldwide.
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Learn about special flag days being celebrated around the world.
Explanation: Latvia doesn’t have a separate Flag Day, but November 18—Proclamation Day—is the main national holiday when the red-white-red flag flies everywhere. It marks the declaration of independence from Russia on November 18, 1918. One of the world’s oldest flags, it was set on June 15, 1921, and brought back on February 27, 1990, after Soviet rule. In Riga, near the Freedom Monument, parades, concerts, and torchlight processions celebrate freedom and national pride with the flag front and center. It’s a public holiday.
Read more about this flagExplanation: Oman doesn’t have a separate Flag Day, but November 18—National Day—is the main holiday when the red-white-green flag with a khanjar emblem flies high. It celebrates Sultan Qaboos’s 1970 rise, launching the Omani Renaissance. Adopted on December 17, 1970, and refined in 1995, it features white for peace, green for fertility, red for struggle, and swords for might. In Muscat, flag-raising near Al-Alam Palace, camel races, and drone shows mark it, honoring Qaboos’s 55 years in 2025. It’s a public holiday with November 19.
Read more about this flagExplanation: Uzbekistan celebrates Flag Day on November 18, set by a 1991 law to honor the blue-white-green flag with red stripes, crescent, and 12 stars, adopted post-independence. Designed by Tursunali Kuziyev, it features sky (blue), peace (white), nature (green), and regions (stars). In Tashkent, flag-raising at Mustakillik Square, concerts, and speeches from President Shavkat Mirziyoyev mark it, eyeing “New Uzbekistan” reforms in 2025. It’s not a public holiday—unlike Independence Day (September 1)—but a patriotic moment.
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