The Journey of Flags
Flags are incredible pieces of history, but how were they invented?
Allow me to take you on a journey throughout the world to learn the truth about flags that their governments do not want you to know about. When you see your country’s flag flying at a world cup, you become proud, since your country’s flag is special and has a specific meaning for you.
Canada
The flag of Canada has a maple leaf with 11 points that nowadays is the identity of Canada. There is 1 vertical white stripe in the center and 2 vertical red stripes that represent hope, peace, and nature.
Scandinavian
Because the Vikings are mostly Christians, they all have crosses on their flags. Apart from Greenland, every Scandinavian country’s flag currently features a Christian cross. The Danish flag, also known as Dannebrog in Danish, is considered to be the oldest in the world, dating back over 800 years. During a battle in Estonia in 1219, the flag is said to have fallen from the sky.
France
The colors of the French flag signify the country’s values: blue, white, and red, which stand for freedom, equality, and unity. The flag of France and its characteristics became so famous that other countries began to replicate it. Italy, Ireland, Germany, Romania, Mexico, and plenty of other countries have three stripes, too.
Arabian
Because the Pan-Arab flag was red, black, white, and green, most flags in the Arab world are red, black, white, and green. That’s the one they used to unite and break free from the Ottoman Empire. Other Arab countries, such as Algeria and Tunisia, prefer to use the Islamic crescent moon to honor their Muslim traditions.
The “not square” Flag
Nepal’s national flag is the only non-square flag in the world. The flag is a double-pennon, which is a combination of two triangles. The deep red color represents bravery and is also the color of Nepal’s national flower, while the blue border represents peace. The Sun and the Moon symbolize the hope that Nepal will live as long as the Sun and the Moon will.
Source: NasDaily
