Only Geography Buffs Will Be Able To Match These Flags To The Country
- by Laura Martisiute
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There are as many as 195 countries in the world today and each one of these countries has its own unique and distinctive culture, language, religion and of course, its very own national flag. National flags are rather important for they let other nations in the world know a little more about the nation behind the flag - the nation's beliefs and even the nation's culture.
Indeed, one of the very first few things that every newly independent country does is it creates its own flag. The design of each flag is carefully thought out. In fact, more often than not it is experts in heraldry that are tasked with creating an appropriate flag design for the country although sometimes public competitions for flag designs are also held. The colors and the shapes used are almost never accidental and more often than not carry deep symbolism. It may not be obvious at a first glance but colors, shapes and even the size of the flag can tell one a lot about the country that the flag represents.
So why are flags so important? The answer is quite simple: since they represent different countries they also unite the natives of these different countries. The only thing is: with so many countries in the world, it is near impossible to remember the flag of every nation.
Match this flag to the country.
Let’s start off with an easy one. This flag here is known as the Union Jack or the Union Flag. The flag’s design consists of a red cross (and this cross has a name - it is the cross of Saint George) that has white edges around it. This cross is placed on top of another cross – this time the cross of Saint Patrick. Finally, these two crosses are placed over the cross – the Saltire - of Saint Andrew. This flag was adopted more than 200 years ago – all the way back in 1801.
What country does this flag belong to?
This is another one of those flags that are easy to remember and as such we have no doubt that almost everyone will get this question right. This flag is a tricolor flag - and indeed, is sometimes known simply just as "The Tricolor" - that consists of three vertical stripes in blue, white and red. The colors blue and red symbolize the capital city of this country whereas blue is said to symbolize the monarchy. This flag is one of the most influential flags in the world and has inspired many other flags of nations around the world.
Who can match this flag to the correct country?
As is probably obvious from the image, this flag is made up of three horizontal stripes - red, yellow and red again. The yellow stripe is the largest and contains the country's coat of arms which is skewed to the left. The original version of this flag was designed all the way back in 1785 but was used for marine purposes only for more than 50 years. In fact, the original version of this flag was not made official until 1843. The current version of this flag was adopted in 1981.
This flag represents...
Here we have another tricolor flag that is made up of the colors white, blue and red. There are countless of theories that aim to explain the symbolism behind the colors. The most popular theory states that the color white stands for nobility as well as honesty, the color blue stands for faithfulness and the color red stands for bravery and love. This flag was originally used in 1696 but of course its design changed somewhat throughout history. It was once again adopted as the original flag in 1993.
Match this flag to the one of the countries below.
The design of this flag may seem somewhat unusual at a first glance. The design of this flag consists of a Union Jack in the upper left hand corner. The rest of the flag is blue and has five Southern Cross constellation stars on the right hand side as well as a larger Commonwealth star - sometimes known as the Federation star - underneath the Union Jack. So, who knows the name of the country that this flag here represents?
Which one of the below countries does this flag represent?
This flag - known as "A Auriverde" by the locals - consists of a blue circle - which depicts the starry sky - that has the motto "Ordem e Progresso" inscribed on it, inside a yellow rhombus on a green background. This flag was originally adopted in 1889 although back then the blue circle only had 21 stars. Over the years, the number of the stars changed. Today, the flag boasts 27 stars. This latest, 27 star version of the flag was approved in 1992.
This flag belongs to...
This flag is also a tricolor. Its vertical colors include black, yellow and red. The three colors were taken from Duchy of Brabant (an ancient Holy Roman Empire state) coat of arms and the vertical design was more than likely borrowed from the French flag (the French flag has inspired the design of many national flags around the world). This flag was adopted in 1831 and is known for having rather unusual measurements. Its proportions are 13:15 (whereas the proportions of most national flags are 2:3).
Name the country that this flag represents.
This flag here is also a tricolor although this time its stripes are horizontal as opposed to vertical. The flag's colors are black, red and gold (not to be confused with yellow). It is generally believed that the three colors were introduced sometime in the 1840s as a way to show the country's move against the Conservative European Order. This flag was originally adopted in 1949 although it is worth bearing in mind that it was modified slightly in 1999.
Who can name the country that this flag belongs to?
This flag, which was adopted in 1911, is a bicolor of green and red. The area that is green is slightly smaller than the area that is red. A version of the country's coat of arms can be seen in the middle of the two colors. As is so often the case, no one knows the exact symbolism behind the colors but it is believed that the color green symbolizes hope and the color red symbolizes the blood that the natives shed for their country.
Match the flag to the country.
This is a rather distinctive flag hence why we are certain that everyone will get this one right. This flag is sometimes referred to as "the Maple Leaf" or "l'Unifolié", but only unofficially. It consists of three colors - red, white and red again. The white area is larger than the two red areas and has the design of a red maple leaf in the middle. This flag was adopted in 1965 but it is worth mentioning that the Royal Union Flag is another official flag of this country.
Name the country that this flag represents.
As is no doubt obvious from the image to the right, this flag consists of a white vertical stripe on the left hand side and a green square with a white crescent moon and a white star on the right hand side. The national anthem of the country that this flag represents refers to the flag as "the Flag of the Crescent and Star". The color green is supposed to represent the religion of this country and the color white represents the religious minorities. The crescent moon and star are said to symbolize light and advancement.
This flag represents...
This flag is also sometimes referred to by the natives as the "Five-star Red Flag". As is no doubt obvious, this flag is completely red but has five golden stars - four small stars and one large star - in the upper left hand corner. This flag was adopted fairly recently - in 1949. The color red in this flag is said to symbolize the communist revolution whereas the five stars are said to symbolize the unity of the local people.
Which one of the below countries does this flag belong to?
This flag here is rather simple. It is made up of two horizontal stripes that are of the exact same measurements. The upper stripe is white and the bottom stripe is red. The two colors - white and red - are actually the two national colors of this particular country. Originally, this flag was adopted in 1919 but the current version of it was adopted more recently - in 1980. Over the years, the shade of red that appears on the flag changed depending on the dye available and it wasn't until 1927 that the exact shade of red to be used was specified.
Name the country that this flag represents.
This flag consists of five vertical stripes - blue, white, blue, white and then blue again and a red equilateral triangle - with a white, five-pointed star in the middle of it - on the left side of the flag. This flag was designed all the way back in 1849 but was not adopted - at least not officially - until more than fifty years later in 1902. Many deem this flag to be slightly unusual - the country it represents is socialist and yet there are no communist symbols on it.
Who knows the name of the country that this flag belongs to?
The flag in the image to the right consists of a blue Scandinavian cross with white borders on a red background. A businessman named Fredrik Meltzer helped design this flag in the early 1800's and he objected against simply using the colors red and white in fear that they would connect them to other countries. Instead, he proposed the colors red, white and blue for, according to him, they represent freedom and equality. The cross itself represents Christianity. This flag was officially adopted in 1821.
Match the flag to the country.
Here we have another tricolor flag. This flag consists of three horizontal stripes that are equal in size - red at the top, white in the middle and blue at the bottom. This flag is very similar to the flag of another country. Indeed, it only differs in that the shade of the blue used in this flag is darker and the flag itself is shorter. Officially, this flag was adopted in 1937. Interestingly, the first flag of this country was called the "Prince's Flag" and its colors were rather similar to the colors of today - orange, white and blue.
This flag represents...
Here we have another rather distinctive flag. As such, we have no doubt that everyone - or almost everyone - will pass this question with flying colors. This rather simple flag consists of a white cross on a red background. It is one of the only two square national flags in the world. The white cross design has been in use in this country ever since the 14th century but the concept of putting the cross on a red square only came about during the Napoleonic period. This flag was adopted in 1889.
Who can match the flag to the correct country?
There's no denying that this flag here bears a similarity to the flag above. This flag consists of a gold or yellow Nordic Cross on a blue background. As we have mentioned earlier in this quiz, the Nordic Cross represents the religion of Christianity. The design of this flag - which was adopted in 1906 - was borrowed from this country's coat of arms but it is also believed that it was partly modeled on the flag of another country.
Which country does this flag represent?
This flag - which is sometimes referred to as the "Five Cross Flag" - was adopted rather recently - in 2004. The flag consists of a large red cross that touches all four sides of the flag. This red cross sits on a field of white. In every corner of the cross there sits a smaller red cross. This particular design which is today found on this flag was apparently popular on banners during the Middle Ages but it wasn't until the 20th and 21st century that it was revived.
This flag belongs to which one of the below countries?
It seems that the tricolor is one of the most popular national flag designs out there. As such, it probably comes as no surprise that here we have another such flag. The three horizontal stripes of this flag are red, white and green. Apparently, the colors used on this flag were inspired by this country's coat of arms. This flag was originally adopted in 1957 but it was reaffirmed in 1990. However, according to some historians, this particular flag - with its three colors - has been in use ever since 1608!
Match the flag to the country.
This tricolor flag was adopted 71 years ago, in 1947. It is a tricolor flag that is made up of three colored stripes - saffron, white and green. The white stripe has a blue Ashoka Chakra - a 24-spoke spinning wheel - in the middle of it. The three colors represent bravery, sacrifice, peace, and faith. Initially however the white band is said to have signified religious minorities. The spinning wheel on the other hand symbolizes the country's ability to manufacture its own clothes, and in consequence, it represents its self-reliance.
Match the flag to the correct country.
Who knows which country this flag belongs to? The design of this particular flag consists of a gold Saint Andrew's Cross (also known as a saltire by some) that divides the flag into four sections - two of which are black and two of which are green. Initially, the color gold represented the constantly shining sun, the color green symbolized the land and the color black stood for hardship. However, the meanings of the colors changed in the late 1990s - gold now represents sun and wealth and black represents the creativity and strength of the people. The symbolism of the color green hasn't changed.
This flag represents which one of the below four countries?
As far as flags go, this one is pretty distinctive. The design of this flag consists of a red circle on a white background. Locals refer to this flag as the "Nisshōki" or the "Hinomaru". The design of this flag (and in particular the red circle) was influenced by the importance of the sun in this country's mythology. This flag was adopted in 1999 and while some view it as a symbol of this particular country, others view it as a symbol of aggression.
Who knows the name of the country that this flag represents?
This flag here is another tricolor. Its three horizontal stripes are yellow, green and red. As is so often the case, the three colors carry great symbolism - the color yellow represents the sun and the prosperity of the country and its people, the color green symbolizes its forests and its liberty whereas the color red stands for the blood that has been shed for this country. This flag was initially adopted in 1918 but was abandoned in 1940 after it was occupied by foreign forces. It was later re-adopted in 1989.
This flag belongs to...
The design of this flag consists of three stripes - red at the top, white in the middle and red at the bottom. The white stripe is twice the size of the red stripes and has a design of a green cedar tree in the middle of it. The cedar tree is supposed to represent all things holy as well as eternity and peace. The color white symbolizes snow, which in turn represents peace and virtue whereas the color red represents the blood that has been shed for this country.
Match the flag to the country.
This flag is a tricolor of yellow, blue and red. The three colored stripes are horizontal and the blue stripe has an arc of eight five-pointed stars in the middle of it. The color yellow represents the sun, gold, soil and agriculture, the color blue represents the sea that surrounds this country and the color red represents the blood that has been spilled for this country and its independence. The colors of this flag can be traced back to the original flag of the country which was established in 1811.
Which country does this flag represent?
We've already mentioned one square flag on this quiz and we've also said that there are only two square national flags in the world. As most have probably already guessed, this is the other one. The design of this flag consists of two vertical stripes - gold and white, both equal in measurement. The white stripe however has the coat of arms of this country in the middle of it. The colors yellow and white represent keys. This flag was adopted in 1929.
Who can match the flag to the country that it represents?
By now, we assume that no one is surprised to see another tricolor. This flag consists of three colored, horizontal stripes - red on top, white in the middle and blue at the bottom. This flag is very similar to the flag of another country and as such there has been a great debate over whether or not it should be changed. Indeed, some believe that the red lion symbol used for ships registered in this country should replace this flag, or at least be added to it.
This flag represents...
This flag is a tricolor flag that consists of three horizontal stripes - black (symbolizing the local people), red (symbolizing the blood shed for the country) and green (symbolizing the natural landscape of the country). The red stripe has a white border around it and a red, black and white Maasai (an ethnic group that live in this country) shield in the middle of it which also touches the black stripe and the green stripe. This flag was adopted in 1963 after the country that it represents declared independence.
Match the flag to the country.
Those who feel as if they've seen this flag earlier on in this quiz are not delusional. Indeed, this flag looks a lot like another flag we have already mentioned, although the two are not identical. The design of this flag consists of the Union Jack flag in the upper left hand corner. The rest of the flag is blue and has four red stars with a white border in the right hand corner of the flag. This flag was adopted in 1902.
Which country does this flag belong to?
This flag is also known as "Ramhongsaek Konghwagukgi", which, translated into English, means "blue and red-colored flag of the republic". The design of this flag consists of three stripes - blue at the top, red in the middle and blue again at the bottom. The middle red stripe has a white border on either side of it and also a five-pointed red star in a white circle in the left hand corner. This flag was officially adopted in 1948 and standardized in 1992.
This flag represents which one of the below countries?
The design of this flag consists of three stripes - the top stripe is red, the middle stripe is white and the bottom stripe is red once again. The white stripe is smaller than the two red stripes. The colors are said to symbolize the blood that the natives shed for the independence of their country. It is believed that this flag has been in use ever since the 13th century although it was not officially adopted until 1923. In 1940 this flag was suppressed by the occupying forces and was not re-adopted until this country's independence in 1990.
Who can match the flag to the correct country?
This flag is made up of three vertical stripes that consist of the colors green, white and green again. The color green is said to symbolize the country's nature whereas the color white is meant to stand for peace. This flag was the winning entry in a flag competition in 1959. It was designed by a 23 year old student named Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi who was busy studying in London when he came upon the competition. The flag was officially adopted a year later, in 1960.
This flag represents...
This flag was originally adopted in 1948 and was used until 1970. It was later re-adopted in 1993 after the Constituent Assembly elections. As is probably obvious from the image to the right, the design of this flag consists of three horizontal stripes - blue, red and blue again. The red stripe is larger than the blue stripes and has a white symbol of the Angkor Wat temple complex in the middle of it. This flag is one of the very few national flags in the world that depicts a building.
Which country does this flag represent?
As far as flags go, this one is rather unusual, at least in the way it is shaped and thus it is easy to remember. Indeed, it is the only non-quadrilateral flag in the world. The shape of the flag is that of two pennons (or pennants) stuck together. The flag is dark red and has a blue border around it. A symbol of a white crescent moon with the sun rising out of it can be seen at the top of the flag and a symbol of a white twelve-pointed sun can be seen at the bottom of the flag.
Who can match this flag to the country?
This flag here - which was adopted in 1861 - is a tricolor flag. It consists of the colors yellow, blue and red, with the yellow stripe being the largest. As always, the colors used have a special meaning. The color yellow symbolizes the sun, the soil and the harmony of the country. The color blue symbolizes the sea surrounding it, its rivers as well as the vast sky. Finally, the color red symbolizes the blood that has been shed for this country's independence.
This flag represents...
The flag in the image to the right is made up of five horizontal stripes - blue, white, red, white and blue again. The red stripe is larger than the blue and white stripes. The red stripe also stands out because it has the national coat of arms in a white circle on its left hand side. This flag, which was adopted in 1906, is rather similar to the flags of a few other countries although it does have a few identifying features that make it stand out.
Which country does this flag represent?
This flag is also known as "The Tricolour" by the locals (in their own national language, of course, as opposed to in English). The design of this flag consists of three horizontal bands - red, white and blue, that are equal in size. The national coat can be seen in the middle of the flag. This flag was adopted in 1990 although this tricolor has been in use ever since 1848. However, the symbol in the middle of the flag has changed considerably throughout the years.
This flag belongs to which country?
Here we have another tricolor flag. This flag - which was adopted in 1984 - is made up of three stripes that are of equal size - red, white and black. The white stripe also has a gold symbol of the Eagle of Saladin in the middle of it. As always, the red stripe symbolizes the blood shed by the natives for their country, the white stripe symbolizes the pure heart of the natives and the black stripe represents the darkness that can always be defeated.
Match the flag to the country.
This flag has the Union Jack in the upper left hand corner whereas the rest of the flag is light blue. The national coat of arms can also be seen on the right hand side of the flag. This flag was officially adopted in 1970 and was not changed even after the country became a republic. In 2013, Frank Bainimarama, the Prime Minister of the country, announced that the flag was going to be changed so as to exclude the Blue Ensign but eventually these plans were abandoned.
Who can match the flag to the correct country?
This flag here consists of two horizontal stripes - white and red - as well as a blue isosceles triangle on the left hand side. This flag was designed by an archivist named Jaroslav Kursa and was officially adopted in 1920. However, in 1939 it was banned by a powerful political party but was restored only six years later in 1945. Between 1990 and 1992, during a period known as the Velvet Revolution, this flag was once again replaced but in 1993 it was restored for good.
This flag represents...
The design of this flag consists of a red cross with white borders on a blue background. However, it is worth mentioning that the cross is shifted slightly to the left hand side. The cross in the flag is a Nordic cross, and as mentioned previously, represents Christianity. The three colors on the other hand represent the elements that make up this country - red stands for fire, blue represents the country's large mountains whereas white symbolizes the snow and ice that this country is known for.
Which one of the below four countries does this flag represent?
Thought we'd mentioned all the tricolors already? Think again! This flag consists of three vertical stripes - green, white and orange. The color green is said to represent Roman Catholics, the color orange represents the Protestants (who are the minority in this country) and the color white represents the peace between the two. This flag was gifted to this country by a group of French women in 1848 but it was not until 1916 that it was first used and still not until 1922 that it was officially adopted as the national flag of the country.
This flag belongs to which one of the below four countries?
This flag here is also a tricolor that is made up of the colors blue, black and white. According to a national poet, the color blue symbolizes the sky, the color black represents the worries of the natives and the color white represents hard work and, of course, purity. This flag was first officially adopted in 1918 but was replaced in 1940 after the country was occupied by foreign forces. However, upon the country's independence in 1990, this flag was re-adopted once again.
Who can match the flag to the country?
This flag here is rather simple but that doesn't mean that it is easy to remember. The design of this flag consists of two stripes that are of equal size. The top stripe is red and the bottom stripe is white. No one knows for sure as to what the two colors are supposed to represent although it is said that the color red more likely than not represents either courage or life whereas the color white represents either purity or the rich spiritual life of the natives.
This flag represents...
The flag in the image to the right is a tricolor of green, white and red. The three stripes are equal in size but the white stripe stands out for it has the national coat of arms in the middle of it. The three colors of this flag were employed ever since the War of Independence although their meaning has obviously changed with time. The basic design of the flag has been in use ever since 1821 although the flag as we see it today has only been adopted in 1968.
Match the flag to the country.
This flag here is also rather simple but once again that doesn't mean that it is easy to memorize, especially seeing how it is quite similar to a few other flags we have previously mentioned. The design of this flag consists of a blue Nordic cross (as always, representing Christianity) on a white background. The design of this flag was first used in 1861 by a yacht club. This flag was officially adopted as the national flag in 1918. Interestingly, the state flag of this country is exactly the same - the only difference is that it also has the national coat of arms on it.
Which country does this flag belong to?
This flag is often referred to as the "sky-blue - white" or "blue-white". Its design consists of nine horizontal stripes - five blue stripes and four white stripes, which alternate. In addition, the flag boasts a white cross on a blue square in the upper left hand corner which symbolizes Christianity, and more specifically, Eastern Orthodox Christianity. There are various theories that aim to explain the symbolism of the design used in this flag that was officially adopted in 1978.
This flag represents which one of the below countries?
The design of this flag is simple and consists of a green pentagram on a red background. The color red is historically significant to this country and symbolizes great courage and strength whereas the pentagram - or rather, its five points - is said to symbolize love, peace, truth, justice, and of course, freedom (although it also represents the five pillars of this country's religion). The color green of the pentagram symbolizes love and wisdom but it is also the color of the nation's religion.
Match the flag to the country.
The design of this flag - which was officially adopted in 1965 - is made up of a green rectangle with a wide, red border. A symbol of a white crescent moon can be seen in the middle of the green rectangle. The color red symbolizes the courage of the natives, the color green represents wealth and peace and the white crescent moon stands for the religion of this country. Over the years, this flag has not changed very much - for example, it always had a red background.