Fascinating Flag Facts

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  • Опубліковано 11 тра 2024
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    In this video, I look at some of the most interesting facts about the flags of the world. Vexilollogy is a passion of mine and this is a video that I have wanted to make for a while now, so I really hope you enjoy it!
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  • @ifandafydd7432
    @ifandafydd7432 4 роки тому +7508

    "The flag should be so simple that a child can draw it from memory"
    *Cries in Welsh*

    • @aramondehasashi3324
      @aramondehasashi3324 4 роки тому +336

      You guys have one of the best flags

    • @theyoshi202
      @theyoshi202 4 роки тому +359

      But the welsh flag is cool 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

    • @k-techpl7222
      @k-techpl7222 4 роки тому +41

      If Wales ever went AnCap, you could use the St. David's cross.

    • @petarmitkov1056
      @petarmitkov1056 4 роки тому +107

      But that dragon is really cool

    • @mikeoxsmal8022
      @mikeoxsmal8022 4 роки тому +23

      But the Welsh flag is simple enough

  • @a_balloon
    @a_balloon 2 роки тому +355

    "The flag should be so simple that a child can draw it from memory"
    Japan and Bangladesh: *yes*

    • @parabolaaaaa4919
      @parabolaaaaa4919 2 роки тому +41

      and palau

    • @Blockoumi
      @Blockoumi 2 роки тому +31

      @@parabolaaaaa4919 Palau is crying for always being forgotten.

    • @communist8939
      @communist8939 2 роки тому +17

      Libya : Y E S

    • @DacLMK
      @DacLMK 2 роки тому

      Also Macedonia's flag is very simple too. A golden sun + 8 sunshine rays and a red background.

    • @filipgolonka3758
      @filipgolonka3758 2 роки тому +4

      @@communist8939 old France: O U I 🏳

  • @KyselPoints
    @KyselPoints 3 роки тому +945

    World flags are quardilateral.
    🇳🇵NEPAL left the chat.

    • @quazar810
      @quazar810 3 роки тому +21

      OHIO left the chat,

    • @rabindrapokhrel4777
      @rabindrapokhrel4777 3 роки тому +37

      Me being from nepal seeing this:LOL

    • @citronvannalemon
      @citronvannalemon 3 роки тому +10

      @@rabindrapokhrel4777 Do you like jacksfilms? He talks about how your flag isn't flag shaped, but as stated in this video, Switzerland and Vatican City aren't either, they're square.

    • @rabindrapokhrel4777
      @rabindrapokhrel4777 3 роки тому +9

      @The Santalones thx for recommending that Channel
      Edit: it's amazing. .

    • @bekettmusic
      @bekettmusic 3 роки тому +8

      🇳🇵🇨🇭🇻🇦

  • @mucksamlimbu8917
    @mucksamlimbu8917 3 роки тому +545

    The meaning of sun and moon on Nepal flag blew my mind

    • @nepalidollar7688
      @nepalidollar7688 2 роки тому +7

      Yeah, but i am worried if it will last long between china and india .

    • @alplayz8351
      @alplayz8351 2 роки тому +2

      @@nepalidollar7688 it will

    • @alplayz8351
      @alplayz8351 2 роки тому +1

      @@nepalidollar7688 btw it is Nepali rupee which is 115 times less valuable than the US dollar

    • @nepalidollar7688
      @nepalidollar7688 2 роки тому +7

      @@alplayz8351 My name is a sarcasm.

    • @xoocit
      @xoocit 2 роки тому +1

      @@nepalidollar7688 Probably would be a puppet country of China in the upcoming decades.

  • @nikolashadjipaschalis5629
    @nikolashadjipaschalis5629 4 роки тому +3457

    Fun fact: Cyprus is the only officially recognised nation with the map of the country on the flag 🇨🇾

    • @agrn.
      @agrn. 4 роки тому +829

      Below this comment, there is a war between serbs and albanians arguing about kosovo. Scroll down at your own risk.

    • @DTL9164
      @DTL9164 4 роки тому +63

      Turkey will stop you and give you kosovo🇽🇰

    • @theyoshi202
      @theyoshi202 4 роки тому +167

      Kosovo deserves to be independent, as that is what the people there want. Simple as that.
      Crimea is more complicated because “what the people want” is harder to determine uncontroversially.

    • @ryan_n05
      @ryan_n05 4 роки тому +78

      Kurt22 Exactly! They fought a war, they won, and they should be recognized by all countries. They really should be accepted into the UN. 🇺🇳 + 🇽🇰

    • @aarongault8827
      @aarongault8827 4 роки тому +46

      Map of the island on it! If it was the map of the country you would have to take Akrotiri & Dhekelia off it and possibly north Cyprus

  • @XalphYT
    @XalphYT 4 роки тому +449

    10:28 NZ, you can always choose the laser kiwi design.

    • @bananaempijama
      @bananaempijama 4 роки тому +29

      That shit was hilarious ahah

    • @suwinkhamchaiwong8382
      @suwinkhamchaiwong8382 4 роки тому

      but culture

    • @krim7
      @krim7 4 роки тому +15

      Should have picked anything but their current flag lol

    • @HoeShiet
      @HoeShiet 4 роки тому +2

      Those kiwis got the sniper lasers

    • @PandoraKin564
      @PandoraKin564 4 роки тому +9

      Yes we can. We may do it again.

  • @pathumliyanage8451
    @pathumliyanage8451 3 роки тому +477

    “The flag should be so simple that a child could even draw it from memory”
    Sri Lanka: How about a lion holding a sword? That sounds easy.

    • @gazpachopolice7211
      @gazpachopolice7211 3 роки тому +19

      As an Indian it is kind of awesome neighborhood. A double triangle, a dragon, a lion up for a swordfight. Pity Sikkim joined India or they had a cool flag too

    • @jinse-yeon1413
      @jinse-yeon1413 3 роки тому +4

      hahaha

    • @youreasimp7573
      @youreasimp7573 3 роки тому +3

      @@gazpachopolice7211 Can I ask? What color is on the top, orange or green? It really seems confusing to me because some people says green while others says orange. I already know the white and the drawing on the center tho

    • @indianvloggerbristy2880
      @indianvloggerbristy2880 3 роки тому +2

      @@youreasimp7573 There is Saffron on the Top,White at the Bottom and Green at the Last,And Ashoka/buddhist Chakra in the middle.

    • @yamgurung9903
      @yamgurung9903 2 роки тому

      yes that may be easy by looking lol

  • @riftalia
    @riftalia 3 роки тому +68

    UA-camr: flags
    Nepali: We have been summoned.

  • @lillyie
    @lillyie 4 роки тому +493

    "A flag should be simple enough that a child could draw it from memory"
    Mexico:how bout a cool bird holding a snake

    • @joaquindubini3681
      @joaquindubini3681 3 роки тому +35

      It IS pretty epic tho.

    • @ericktellez7632
      @ericktellez7632 3 роки тому +19

      When I was kid and we were told to draw or paint the flag all we would do was paint a yellow circle in the center lol

    • @thatoneguymatt987
      @thatoneguymatt987 3 роки тому +13

      To be fair, Mexico has one of the best flags. Up there with France, Italy, Iran, and the Old German Flag (Not the Nazi one)

    • @ericktellez7632
      @ericktellez7632 3 роки тому +2

      @@thatoneguymatt987
      I dont know man, my personal favorites have always been Canadas and South Africa, a close second being Brazils. I think our flag could be better if we got rid of the red and made something similar to Canadas, two green sides and in the center the image of the fruit of the pear cactus.

    • @solitwar
      @solitwar 3 роки тому +2

      I hate the mexican flag, it has too much in it and from a distance it looks like a dirty italian flag

  • @gretep
    @gretep 4 роки тому +1428

    “For example, the flag of Estonia. One of my personal favourites.”
    *happy Estonian squealing*

    • @654jimbob654
      @654jimbob654 4 роки тому +34

      Us vexillologists love the flag of Estonia!

    • @don_p7546
      @don_p7546 4 роки тому +9

      Grete Pihlak I love Estonia! I’m planning on visiting Tallinn in 2020. Any recommendations?

    • @user-ex3zv6jo8z
      @user-ex3zv6jo8z 4 роки тому +5

      @@don_p7546 Old Town for sure is very unique

    • @don_p7546
      @don_p7546 4 роки тому +2

      Karl I’ll keep that in mind thanks!

    • @hendriklantin1825
      @hendriklantin1825 4 роки тому +2

      estonia gang

  • @48JCL
    @48JCL 2 роки тому +77

    "The flag should be so simple that a child can draw it from memory"
    Turkmenistan: How about a moon, some stars and these epic 4 carpet thingies? They have lots of shapes, won't be too hard to remember the detail.

    • @bensophin
      @bensophin 2 роки тому +2

      _seems legit_

    • @sibula377
      @sibula377 2 роки тому

      🇹🇲🇹🇲🇹🇲🇹🇲🇹🇲🇹🇲 go brrrr

    • @vissleart5564
      @vissleart5564 Рік тому

      🇱🇰 go brrrr

  • @Bonkify69
    @Bonkify69 3 роки тому +90

    "Flags should be so simple that a child can draw it from it's memory"
    Vietnam : and I took that seriously

    • @Indyg0_
      @Indyg0_ 2 роки тому +18

      Japan: and i took that really seriously

    • @Bonkify69
      @Bonkify69 2 роки тому +4

      @@Indyg0_ ya 😂

    • @enanaaaa
      @enanaaaa 2 роки тому +7

      Poland, Indonesia and Monaco
      *_no comment_*

    • @enanaaaa
      @enanaaaa 2 роки тому +7

      Pre 2011 Libya flag:
      *_heh_*

    • @Indyg0_
      @Indyg0_ 2 роки тому +2

      @@enanaaaa Flags REALLY long ago
      **Heh Intensifies**

  • @JackHadders
    @JackHadders 4 роки тому +756

    Finally, another WonderWhy video - see you next year everyone!

    • @moka8267
      @moka8267 4 роки тому +6

      Stale joke

    • @Skelig
      @Skelig 4 роки тому +10

      @@moka8267 what this guy said. The joke isn't even relevant anymore, these videos are far more frequent than they were a couple of years ago.

    • @WonderWhy
      @WonderWhy  4 роки тому +121

      I think it's more of a meme at this point. Personally, I'm alright with it!

    • @samosmapper9687
      @samosmapper9687 4 роки тому +10

      WonderWhy don’t rush these!

    • @maplerb2964
      @maplerb2964 4 роки тому +2

      No rush

  • @youwerethere
    @youwerethere 4 роки тому +601

    Bahrain Flag: You're weak.
    Qatar Flag: I'm you, but maroon.

    • @oliverp7
      @oliverp7 4 роки тому +15

      And Bahrain and Qatar hate each other

    • @swagytz
      @swagytz 4 роки тому +9

      Bahrain's flag has 5 Triangle that represent 5 pillars of islam

    • @Qwwwis
      @Qwwwis 4 роки тому +5

      Bahrine = red
      Qatar = maroon ?

    • @sjn_
      @sjn_ 3 роки тому +5

      And more teeth

    • @whitrenee1
      @whitrenee1 3 роки тому

      Or Purple To Me

  • @coasternut3091
    @coasternut3091 Рік тому +21

    Barbados has one of the coolest flags to me. It's an island nation with a trident on it's flag. How awesome is that 🇧🇧

  • @Boxza.i
    @Boxza.i 3 роки тому +89

    "a child should be able to draw it from memory"
    me, a child with a weird interest for flags: hmm

    • @henryslaby4561
      @henryslaby4561 3 роки тому +3

      same

    • @standupyak
      @standupyak 3 роки тому +5

      Same, I would draw all country flags and state flags on a notebook in like 3rd grade. Remember Sheldon's fun with flag show on the big bang?

    • @sigless4126
      @sigless4126 2 роки тому +1

      same bro, I'm 12 and know every country flag in the world (except for some African ones like c'mon those things are so similar)

    • @rlbonnell
      @rlbonnell 2 роки тому

      @@standupyak same 😂

    • @insanity-plee4235
      @insanity-plee4235 2 роки тому +1

      HEY SAME

  • @killercaos123
    @killercaos123 4 роки тому +289

    My favorite: Wales
    Obviously. Red Dragons are Epic on a flag.

    • @IloveRumania
      @IloveRumania 4 роки тому +32

      Bhutan: Am I a joke to you?

    • @suwinkhamchaiwong8382
      @suwinkhamchaiwong8382 4 роки тому +2

      Rule 1

    • @hedgehog3180
      @hedgehog3180 4 роки тому +10

      @@suwinkhamchaiwong8382 They're not unbreakable rules set down in law by the UN or something, just general guidelines that several different organizations have sorta settled on. A dragon might be hard to draw but it's also hard to forgot so it doesn't violate the spirit of the rule which is more about having an easy to remember and recognize design. The Welsh flag accomplishes this very well as anyone could recognize the distinctive dragon in that pose and the dragon has been used on RN ships.

    • @JamesMartin-jr8vv
      @JamesMartin-jr8vv 4 роки тому +1

      @@IloveRumania Sri Lanka: Yes Bhutan, you are a joke. Come back when your dragon wields a sword.

    • @IloveRumania
      @IloveRumania 4 роки тому +1

      12 likes? That's the most ever! Thanks, guys!

  • @mybadfriend
    @mybadfriend 4 роки тому +1809

    WonderWhy:
    Here’s how you make a good flag
    Nepal: How about No

    • @WonderWhy
      @WonderWhy  4 роки тому +555

      Nepal is S-tier, it's above the rules.

    • @whoeveriam0iam14222
      @whoeveriam0iam14222 4 роки тому +67

      why limit yourself to just colors and symbols

    • @DenGuleBalje
      @DenGuleBalje 4 роки тому +64

      It's the best flag, second only to Norway's

    • @DTL9164
      @DTL9164 4 роки тому +1

      Ha

    • @craycraykian508
      @craycraykian508 4 роки тому +7

      @@WonderWhy what about Ohio state flag?

  • @mitsua2411
    @mitsua2411 2 роки тому +12

    7:00 It was not ignored. Here's my explanation on it.
    For short summary : Indonesia's flag never changed since Majapahit Empire.
    The Indonesians rejected Monaco's request to change the flag. The red and white flag was used since Majapahit era in the 13th centuries to 16th centuries. It was used in other Kingdoms too after Majapahit Empire is gone. Even when Indonesia (or Dutch East Indies) was colonized by the Dutch in early 20th, the local Indonesian people were still using the red and white flag (although they couldn't do it freely because of the Dutch strict rules). It was freely used when Japan comes to make Indonesians to like them more. Then WW2 ends, it was just used officially as the Indonesia's flag in 1945 when Indonesia declared their independence. There are hundreds of history behind the flag and it always used to represent the people who lived there, in Nusantara, so it's impossible to change it, or rather, why would the Indonesians change the hundreds of years flag from their past empire just because another country didn't like it?
    I think it even predated that of the Principality of Monaco too. So Monaco cannot use the "we use it first" reason.
    In the end they agreed with Indonesia's flag ratio is 2:3 meanwhile Monaco is 4:5. I think the shade is slightly different with Indonesia's red is brighter. Obviously, the meaning and history behind the two flag are completely different from each other.
    Fun fact/theory(?) : There are other flags that based on the Majapahit flag. There's theory/speculation on the US flag is based on the Majapahit flag because of the British East India Company's flag was inspired by the Majapahit's flag. There are two types of flag, the red-white flag (the banner) and the stripes (the pennant). I forgot the names, sorry. The Company probably seen the ships from Majapahit used those stripes and added the Britain's flag there.
    Indonesia still use the red and white stripes too for the Naval Jack. Indonesia didn't change since Majapahit Empire basically.

  • @agneskasza2494
    @agneskasza2494 3 роки тому +236

    "Sheldon Cooper presents: Fun with flags"

  • @WonderWhy
    @WonderWhy  4 роки тому +286

    Really excited about this video, it's been one I've been wanting to make for years, so I'm glad I've finally gotten around it doing it. In this video, I look at some of my favourite flags that I've come across over the years.
    After listening to an audiobook about flags, now seemed like the perfect time to finally make my vexilollogy video. Audible is the sponsor of this video, and right now they're doing a special holiday offer in which you can get 3 months of Audible for just $6.95 per month. Signing up via my unique link really helps out the channel - audible.com/wonderwhy
    At the end of the video, I recommened the audiobook "Worth Dying For: The Power and Politics of Flags", written by Tim Marshall (author of the fantastic Prisoners of Geography). Would highly recommened both of them.
    Really hope you all enjoy this video, it was a ton of fun to make. It's always great to make a video about something that I'm passionate about! I'll have another video before the end of the year, so I'll see you all then! Thanks for watching!

    • @salesbyingrid4659
      @salesbyingrid4659 4 роки тому

      Fun fact: the Dominican Republic's shield is the only one in the world that has a bible in it

    • @DTL9164
      @DTL9164 4 роки тому

      Do a video on Israel and Palestine

    • @TheNorwegianSergeant
      @TheNorwegianSergeant 4 роки тому

      Now do coat of arms!

    • @heedoabulaban
      @heedoabulaban 4 роки тому

      you should do the africa video you promised to do! Can't wait for it ;)

    • @pr1z_
      @pr1z_ 4 роки тому

      DO A VIDEO ABOUT GUATEMALA 🇬🇹 🇬🇹🇬🇹🇬🇹🇬🇹

  • @paingpaingpp
    @paingpaingpp 4 роки тому +770

    Every Filipino Gansta
    *until its flag goes upside-down*

  • @harrisonkarn2078
    @harrisonkarn2078 3 роки тому +79

    “So easy a child could draw it”
    *Cries in having to outline 50 white stars for the U.S. flag*

    • @trendingtoday3295
      @trendingtoday3295 3 роки тому +4

      Yes yes

    • @stormfalcon1232
      @stormfalcon1232 3 роки тому +22

      I just draw one star and then put x50 next to it lmao

    • @daredevil6145
      @daredevil6145 3 роки тому +3

      @@stormfalcon1232 lmao

    • @ItSunny1
      @ItSunny1 2 роки тому +1

      Even it's hard to draw it and I the stars are hard to make it perfect 😂

    • @enanaaaa
      @enanaaaa 2 роки тому +3

      @@stormfalcon1232 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
      GENIUS

  • @malkay7927
    @malkay7927 3 роки тому +13

    I am a Jamaican and I'm so happy that my country's flag was represented here.

  • @johnchessant3012
    @johnchessant3012 4 роки тому +266

    3:28 Actually, that's almost correct. The flag of Saudi Arabia has "different" obverse and reverse sides as well, but that's only to make sure that on both sides, the inscription and the sword both point to the left, in the direction of the Arabic script.

    • @ferko28
      @ferko28 4 роки тому +24

      Brazil's Flag is also different because both sides are horizontally mirrored.

    • @nyaKona
      @nyaKona 4 роки тому +1

      nice

  • @centralcartel4654
    @centralcartel4654 4 роки тому +457

    “The flag should be so simple that a child can draw it from memory”
    Kazakhstan: okay

  • @warrisgurung2662
    @warrisgurung2662 2 роки тому +23

    I'm proud to be a Nepalese from Nepal I love my country's flag 🇳🇵it is so unique flag.

    • @ChandranPrema123
      @ChandranPrema123 Рік тому

      Love you from Kerala.Hope your Country get rid of Communism I'm sad of what Congress done to Nepal.

    • @eastsideronaldo9493
      @eastsideronaldo9493 Рік тому

      @@ChandranPrema123 huh communism?

    • @eastsideronaldo9493
      @eastsideronaldo9493 Рік тому

      @@ChandranPrema123 bruh whatchu talking about

  • @isenysoliz231
    @isenysoliz231 3 роки тому +13

    Even though the flag of Belize breaks almost all the rules, the meaning behind the coat of arms is really powerful. Everything in the coat of arms links to the slavery that Belize was in before gaining independence.

  • @shayne2955
    @shayne2955 4 роки тому +721

    as a filipino, theres a certain kind of fear evoked when we see the red of the flag on top, even if it's just mistakenly flipped by someone who has no idea

    • @johni_cuh
      @johni_cuh 4 роки тому +59

      When I was 5 I used to draw the Martial Law instead of the Philippines, now I know I messed up big time-

    • @ruthsoriano577
      @ruthsoriano577 3 роки тому +34

      when red is up it’s war when blue it means peace

    • @ruthsoriano577
      @ruthsoriano577 3 роки тому +12

      And I am a English speaking Filipino

    • @migs6674
      @migs6674 3 роки тому +22

      @@ruthsoriano577 Cool?

    • @stormchaos8539
      @stormchaos8539 3 роки тому +9

      @@johni_cuh omg same, i used to get scold for doing it wrong

  • @elfarlaur
    @elfarlaur 4 роки тому +903

    Liberia's county flags were made in MS paint

    • @martinsriber7760
      @martinsriber7760 4 роки тому +90

      Liberia is America's child. It learned from the worst.

    • @pr1z_
      @pr1z_ 4 роки тому +8

      elfarlaur, I already know that

    • @Jivvi
      @Jivvi 4 роки тому +4

      True ua-cam.com/video/1PnkNT2q78Y/v-deo.html

    • @DrawnByDandy
      @DrawnByDandy 4 роки тому +38

      Graphic design is Liberia's passion

    • @pr1z_
      @pr1z_ 4 роки тому +3

      I already watched it. I even subscribed to his channel!

  • @ivxr.y
    @ivxr.y 9 місяців тому +1

    I was surprised when you mentoined Estonias flag as your personal favourite, made my day already so much happier 😊 love from Estonia🇪🇪

  • @sid4426
    @sid4426 3 роки тому +9

    "The flag should be so simple that a child can draw it from memory"
    Bhutan: Dracarys

  • @Kromiball
    @Kromiball 3 роки тому +167

    7:45 When you want to use a transparent image but you end up with a JPEG.

  • @jojo.s_bekaar_adventures
    @jojo.s_bekaar_adventures 3 роки тому +874

    "The flag should be so simple that a child can draw it from memory"
    Kirghizistan: Everybody knows Xbox, don't they?
    Edit: i made a slight error in the way the country's name is spelled, so i made it even more wrong 😂

  • @a61ex
    @a61ex 2 роки тому +11

    "The flag should be so simple that a child can draw it from memory"
    Me: Is the blue at the top or the red?

    • @enanaaaa
      @enanaaaa 2 роки тому

      LMAO I'm trying to guess what flag ur thinking of

    • @a61ex
      @a61ex 2 роки тому

      @@enanaaaa south africa

    • @thepokemonpirate3460
      @thepokemonpirate3460 2 роки тому

      @@enanaaaa I think Russia( or maybe Slovakia Slovenia)

  • @gilnahnu
    @gilnahnu 3 роки тому +7

    1:28 I love that flag so much

  • @crosh3301
    @crosh3301 4 роки тому +531

    Yes, in Soviet Russia our flag is the clouds on top, the blue sky in the middle, and red for the blood of war.

  • @henriquequintas7262
    @henriquequintas7262 4 роки тому +277

    9:36 This legit looks like it was made by a 5 year old kid

  • @sasayunlopchan
    @sasayunlopchan 2 роки тому +30

    I really love Canada flag 🇨🇦
    ( When I was 10 I used to think it was weed 😂) btw I love my country flag more 🇳🇵 proud to have a unique shape with such a Heartwarming Meaning with Lots of history 🇳🇵🥰

    • @Nikki7B
      @Nikki7B Рік тому +6

      As a Canadian, I have always loved your flag of Nepal. It's beautiful. As yes, there are some comical flags here, with the marijuana leaf in replacement of the maple leaf. Lol

    • @user-dn7wb8ig4b
      @user-dn7wb8ig4b 6 місяців тому

      Canadian flag is cool!

  • @mazinarshin1012
    @mazinarshin1012 3 роки тому

    Just spectacular. My favourite video so far!

  • @filelyngtalking9103
    @filelyngtalking9103 4 роки тому +344

    "I know that we all are lazy but it's funny"
    - indonesia,poland,monaco,singapore

    • @lebanesemapper4709
      @lebanesemapper4709 4 роки тому +2

      GoAnimate and Plotagon Lover2020 Lebanon 🇱🇧 good

    • @jacoby3070
      @jacoby3070 4 роки тому +3

      GoAnimate and Plotagon Lover2020 hmm I can see that 🇱🇻 🇱🇧 more Austria 🇦🇹

    • @hansriseli6975
      @hansriseli6975 4 роки тому +2

      jajajaja

    • @abcdtemp
      @abcdtemp 4 роки тому +1

      Luxembourg and netherlends (sorry for wrong spelling)

    • @abcdtemp
      @abcdtemp 4 роки тому +1

      Luxembourg and netherlends (sorry for wrong spelling)

  • @DfortheWin100
    @DfortheWin100 4 роки тому +159

    Im always glad to see a well made video on vexillology, one of my fav topics

  • @BinglesP
    @BinglesP 2 роки тому +3

    Physically laughed out loud at 1:02 showing Chadmania’s flag for “Don’t”

  • @Spider-Ranger2000
    @Spider-Ranger2000 8 місяців тому

    I love these videos! I’ve learned a lot.

  • @tris4467
    @tris4467 4 роки тому +1689

    “Even though there are more than 2 or 3 colours, it’s still a good flag”
    H A P P Y F I L I P I N O N O I S E S

    • @raynbowlover1019
      @raynbowlover1019 4 роки тому +41

      I screamed when I saw Philippines flag was there!!!
      *INSANE FILIPINO HAPPINESS*

    • @lancetheking7524
      @lancetheking7524 4 роки тому +30

      its simple, has meaningful symbolism, has basic colors, no lettering/seals and is distinctive

    • @lancetheking7524
      @lancetheking7524 4 роки тому +12

      its perfect

    • @lancetheking7524
      @lancetheking7524 4 роки тому +5

      @@raynbowlover1019 Always

    • @kkkkatipunan767
      @kkkkatipunan767 4 роки тому +6

      Hallelujah

  • @anni-riin3254
    @anni-riin3254 4 роки тому +329

    "The flag of Estonia, one of my favourites.."
    My estonian ass: THAT'S US LOOK THAT'S US ARE YOU PROUD MOM

    • @ike9854
      @ike9854 4 роки тому +2

      Black was used by pirates!!!!

    • @EveryonesFavoriteEnby
      @EveryonesFavoriteEnby 4 роки тому +2

      Greetings from america

    • @neroquin
      @neroquin 4 роки тому +7

      I like your flag too
      -from the Netherlands

    • @Hungeryan
      @Hungeryan 4 роки тому +2

      Hello brother. :)
      -Guy from Hungary.

    • @despairleyy
      @despairleyy 4 роки тому +11

      the estonian flag is very aesthetically pleasing

  • @goofygooberyeah
    @goofygooberyeah Рік тому

    I was looking for this for a very long time and i found it on my Saved folder thing. Good thing i went on it this night.

  • @BlitzBaron
    @BlitzBaron 3 роки тому +9

    The nepalese flag was also very mathematical, something to do with the wind on the mountains, and a standard rectangle wouldn’t have flown well

  • @johnchessant3012
    @johnchessant3012 4 роки тому +162

    9:47 As a kid I knew the flag of Libya only because it was all-green. So it was quite memorable. :)

    • @IloveRumania
      @IloveRumania 4 роки тому +4

      Libya: Hold my beer.

    • @ImranZakhaev9
      @ImranZakhaev9 4 роки тому +10

      Which is why I was so confused when I couldn't find the plain green flag on the list of national flags recently.

    • @user-pw6wq5nq2h
      @user-pw6wq5nq2h 4 роки тому

      @@IloveRumania are you about to beat John Cena

    • @Diamond-OSCandMarblestuff
      @Diamond-OSCandMarblestuff 4 роки тому

      LMAO

    • @gerardwolf8507
      @gerardwolf8507 Рік тому

      @@ImranZakhaev9 already changed since the downfall of Qaddhafi

  • @johni_cuh
    @johni_cuh 4 роки тому +402

    My Parents : Can we see what you made ?
    Me : **Shows Them Picture Of Inverted Philippines' Flag**
    My Parents : _War Flashbacks_

    • @sundalongpatpat
      @sundalongpatpat 3 роки тому +1

      ion get it 😔

    • @id10cyy
      @id10cyy 3 роки тому +1

      lol same

    • @hejhej7981
      @hejhej7981 3 роки тому +22

      @@id10cyy the upside down flag means they're in a state of war haha

    • @johni_cuh
      @johni_cuh 3 роки тому +2

      @? It's a joke haha, they aren't that old, my dad is 48 and my mom is 38

    • @user-km6dc7jv5n
      @user-km6dc7jv5n 3 роки тому +6

      @@johni_cuh Your Dad was 20 when your mom was 10... Holy shit

  • @fuzion5801
    @fuzion5801 Рік тому

    this was the video that sparked my interest in flags and geography so thank you :)

  • @jeffbloch2305
    @jeffbloch2305 Рік тому +2

    “The flag should be simple so that a child can draw it from memory.”
    Wales and Bhutan: How about a dragon?

  • @niladrichatterji9140
    @niladrichatterji9140 4 роки тому +138

    I still remember my days in the childhood during 80s when I used to enjoy the Libya flag it was so easy that time just paint the page in green.

    • @reneernesto5748
      @reneernesto5748 4 роки тому

      now they have another

    • @Darkfawfulx
      @Darkfawfulx 4 роки тому

      Just do the internatonal Red Flag instead.

    • @paulwilson6639
      @paulwilson6639 4 роки тому +1

      We all wanted to be Libya back then. I once remembered we have half the class sporting a Libyan Flag lol.

    • @rain1641
      @rain1641 4 роки тому +2

      France literally had a white flag (no other colors, just white) but they changed it

    • @ooflet7609
      @ooflet7609 3 роки тому

      @@rain1641 Afghanistan Too

  • @zudy9067
    @zudy9067 4 роки тому +1423

    Lmao the flags of Liberia's states looks like was drawn by a child

    • @caity_strophic
      @caity_strophic 4 роки тому +228

      looks like they took the term 'could be drawn by a child' too literal XD

    • @jakethegreatestofalltime
      @jakethegreatestofalltime 4 роки тому +81

      They sat down a 5 year old and told them to draw a few county flags that’s how it happend

    • @marceldawn0_o
      @marceldawn0_o 4 роки тому +96

      It looks like something that would be made in MS paint

    • @user-xg8yy7yl1d
      @user-xg8yy7yl1d 4 роки тому +39

      The one with just a green cross looks ok though I mean they did one right

    • @lilbucky19
      @lilbucky19 4 роки тому +7

      @@marceldawn0_o one of them was, I forgot which

  • @VIUSmusic
    @VIUSmusic 3 роки тому

    I'm so glad you mentioned the NZ Laser Kiwi flag!

  • @lukasgornitzka2911
    @lukasgornitzka2911 2 роки тому +6

    Regarding the Romania/Chad/Andorra similarity: Another difference save for the coat of arms is that the yellow field in the Andorran flag is wider than the blue and red. But one other flag that should've been mentioned in the mix is Moldova, which should be even less surprising considering Moldova's historical ties to Romania

  • @muhiddenmisbak1013
    @muhiddenmisbak1013 3 роки тому +534

    Teacher: "Make an original flag"
    EUROPEAN COUNTRIES: "three stripes go brrr"

    • @ilikebanana_not
      @ilikebanana_not 3 роки тому +22

      Bosnia: hi sisters
      Kosovo: hi mother Flipper
      Cyprus and northern Cyprus: what
      Turkey: h i

    • @panainpublic
      @panainpublic 3 роки тому +53

      The Netherlands: puts three colors together on top of each other
      Rest of Europe: write that down, write that down!

    • @huldanoren951
      @huldanoren951 3 роки тому +45

      @@panainpublic Nobody:
      France and Italy: Turn that around, turn that around!

    • @human8985
      @human8985 3 роки тому +13

      @@panainpublic Indonesia: Removies the blue

    • @esrb6576
      @esrb6576 3 роки тому +6

      @@ilikebanana_not flag of kosovo: 🇷🇸

  • @rats____
    @rats____ 4 роки тому +244

    “Flags should be simple enough for a child to draw from memory”
    Turkmenistan: ŇÖ

    • @Beatbot400
      @Beatbot400 3 роки тому +1

      YES

    • @Bonkify69
      @Bonkify69 3 роки тому +4

      Sri Lanka : you're a kid

    • @neptune8168
      @neptune8168 3 роки тому +7

      Every US state: *come at me bro*

    • @zqrxxx
      @zqrxxx 3 роки тому

      @United states of America Yeah, like my home state Arizona, it’s fairly easy to draw 👌

    • @chill-ified2913
      @chill-ified2913 3 роки тому

      @United states of America Ye my home state South C. Is ez to draw

  • @stephanieirwin8465
    @stephanieirwin8465 2 роки тому

    Awesome! 👏 really enjoying your videos!!

  • @itzelmarquez1528
    @itzelmarquez1528 3 роки тому +2

    I’m so happy that a channel as nerdy as me exists

  • @YurkoYuriev
    @YurkoYuriev 4 роки тому +1203

    "Make a flag that a child could draw it by memory"
    Belarus: *y e s*
    edit: lmao the comment section

    • @capcompass9298
      @capcompass9298 4 роки тому +55

      Libya's flag under Gaddaffi.

    • @ike9854
      @ike9854 4 роки тому +41

      I think the Belarus flag is very beatiful, with the traditional pattern on the left of the flag. Many people in western Europe have problems separating all the pan slavic flags, all the red,white and blue tricolors, but the Belarus is the one standing out the most. Your blue and yellow flag is also very beautiful.

    • @ethpling165
      @ethpling165 4 роки тому +16

      yuri the ukrainian Turkmenistan 🇹🇲

    • @YurkoYuriev
      @YurkoYuriev 4 роки тому +5

      @United Federation of Malaysia Ball lol just realized that

    • @EstoniaEnthusiast
      @EstoniaEnthusiast 4 роки тому +8

      the Belarus flag kinda looks like a carpet

  • @SupremeLeaderKimJong-un
    @SupremeLeaderKimJong-un 4 роки тому +189

    I like my flag, my grandpa designed it. I also like the Turkmenistan flag, it has a nice carpet

    • @colinyork2215
      @colinyork2215 4 роки тому +12

      Unlike you’re country

    • @katzlang
      @katzlang 4 роки тому +1

      Do you like the Belarussian flag too, Kim?

    • @IloveRumania
      @IloveRumania 4 роки тому

      Belarus?

    • @jadew6795
      @jadew6795 4 роки тому

      🇰🇵

    • @SantomPh
      @SantomPh 4 роки тому +1

      Belarus and Turkmenistan have native weaving patterns on their flags that are nearly impossible to reproduce

  • @hankjones3527
    @hankjones3527 8 місяців тому

    Everything on the Australian flag is symbolism.
    -The Union Jack because of the commonwealth connection to the UK.
    - The 5 stars on the right are the Southern Cross, a consultation only visible from the Souther Hemisphere where we are.
    - The big star on the left is called the Commonwealth star and symbolises the number of states plus one for the territories of the Federation.
    - and arguably the blue background represents the sky and/or surrounded by sea.

  • @vandermonke4178
    @vandermonke4178 3 роки тому +46

    Fun fact : the triangular Nepali flag is also one of the toughest geometric construction build :)

    • @ChandranPrema123
      @ChandranPrema123 Рік тому

      Nope it's easy each and every Hindu or Actual Flag of Native Indian Kingdoms were This Triangular in Flag.Maratha Empire falg is literally Nepal Flag

    • @ritikirakihda8098
      @ritikirakihda8098 Рік тому

      @@ChandranPrema123 But it was designed with the geometrical calculations which is tough compare to other flag.

  • @timook7797
    @timook7797 4 роки тому +206

    Nepal: *These mortals suffer beneath my reign*

    • @jorbennoten9536
      @jorbennoten9536 4 роки тому +8

      Liberia's provinces: pathetic

    • @najrenchelf2751
      @najrenchelf2751 4 роки тому +4

      -41 subscribers with no videos, I think that is factually accurate. Isn’t Nepal the on average highest country in the world?

    • @timook7797
      @timook7797 4 роки тому

      Naj Renchelf idk lol

    • @timook7797
      @timook7797 4 роки тому

      Naj Renchelf i just like hating on Nepal

    • @najrenchelf2751
      @najrenchelf2751 4 роки тому +1

      -41 subscribers with no videos, well with that response I feel like you are subscribed to Jacksfilms... - or at least you should be! 😂

  • @KB65YT
    @KB65YT 4 роки тому +208

    6:30
    "Another similar flag to Romania would be Andorra"
    *Moldova: hold my beer*

  • @clauc95
    @clauc95 2 роки тому +1

    I really enjoyed this video. Much more interesting than Sheldon's Fun with Flags (Big Bang Theory)

  • @mochy_star4502
    @mochy_star4502 2 роки тому +3

    0:37 Australia's stars symbolise the southern cross which is visible from Australia and the seven-pointed star with every point of the star for each of the main states and territories

    • @Random-bz1ln
      @Random-bz1ln Рік тому

      😱😱 nerd

    • @hankjones3527
      @hankjones3527 8 місяців тому

      Unless you live here in which case it's explained to all primary school kids.

  • @pranavrajkumar6028
    @pranavrajkumar6028 4 роки тому +285

    Welp... see you in 2059 fellas!

  • @boistired6825
    @boistired6825 4 роки тому +98

    "The flag should be so simple that a child can draw it from memory"
    Turkmenistan: *laughs in rug patterns*

    • @CLRTKNGHT
      @CLRTKNGHT 3 роки тому +4

      Belarus: *laughs in rug patterns with Turkmenistan*

    • @robfab5204
      @robfab5204 3 роки тому +1

      And then on the other end, You have flags like Monaco or Indonesia or Peru or Latvia or Qatar or Bahrain or any of the other tri-color ones or ones that only have two colors on it.
      That being said I think the flag of Jamaica is the coolest flag in the entire world. And I also think the flag of South Africa is pretty legit too
      🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

  • @jacobhopkins7084
    @jacobhopkins7084 2 роки тому +1

    I remember having trouble drawing the maple leaf on the canadian flag in elementary school so I can't even imagine the welsh flag or the Ecuadorian one

  • @aayusha3088
    @aayusha3088 3 роки тому +13

    Wonder why: mentions nepal 2:10
    My nepali self: we made ittt

    • @MakriaMicronation
      @MakriaMicronation 4 місяці тому +1

      NEPAL MENTIONED🥳🥳🥳🎉🎉🎉🎉🎊🎊🎊🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵

  • @rishab268
    @rishab268 4 роки тому +90

    Sheldon Cooper presents "Fun with Flags."

  • @ewmlloyd
    @ewmlloyd 4 роки тому +72

    I'm surprised you didn't bring up one of the other key reasons New Zealand wanted to change their flag (but sadly didn't) -- they're constantly being confused with the Australian flag. The two were accidentally switched during a medal ceremony at the Rio Olympics in 2016. Hell, some people still think NZ is an Australian state!

    • @happyblt624
      @happyblt624 Рік тому +1

      it is an australian state what are you saying?

    • @Savannah_Simpson
      @Savannah_Simpson 10 місяців тому

      Yeah, honestly I’m really surprised most people didn’t vote to change it based on that alone. Also I really personally love the alternate design.

    • @jazzycat8917
      @jazzycat8917 7 місяців тому

      @@Savannah_Simpson Honestly there were much better designs than the final option, the decision making in the short listing was extremely sus as like half the finalist options were all fairly ugly colour swaps by the exact same designer.

    • @theskintexpat-themightygreegor
      @theskintexpat-themightygreegor 4 місяці тому

      In my experience, Kiwis are pretty indifferent to their flag. I knew people there who couldn't really tell the difference between the Aussie and Kiwi flags, or at least that's what they said. Even if they were lying, that shows great indifference, which is fine, of course, but a shame just because the winning new flag was SO much better. I've seen some good alternate ideas for the Aussie flag, too. One other worth mentioning is the Chinese "Five-Coloured Flag". Either China or Taiwan should bring that one back, because both of those countries have political flags, while the Five-Coloured Flag is cultural. It's also cool and pretty distinct.

  • @stefanosconstantinou3802
    @stefanosconstantinou3802 2 роки тому +5

    You forgot to mention that the Cyprus flag 🇨🇾 is the only flag that displays Cyprus’ land area

  • @PRETIZEL
    @PRETIZEL Рік тому +1

    4:52 I like how you made Dominica's flag 🤩

  • @wyleong4326
    @wyleong4326 4 роки тому +80

    “The flag should be so simple that a child can draw it from memory”
    Malaysia: I need a compass and protractor, and what’s 360/14?

    • @googlespetraccoon3588
      @googlespetraccoon3588 3 роки тому +4

      Belize: an art degree

    • @manganesegoblin981
      @manganesegoblin981 3 роки тому +4

      Turkmenistan: Imma stop you right there bud.

    • @breadsqueezer3853
      @breadsqueezer3853 3 роки тому +6

      Bhutan: amateurs

    • @43Cubes
      @43Cubes 3 роки тому +4

      Haiti: Let's squeeze our tiny coat of arms into a rectangle that's almost a square so that people will have pain trying to draw it!

    • @rinlorenzo.27
      @rinlorenzo.27 3 роки тому +1

      Nah, i can draw Malaysia from memory but I am still in school

  • @fernandostaejak3705
    @fernandostaejak3705 3 роки тому +186

    Bhutan and Wales has the best flags of all, they have fricking dragons on it.

  • @layachaz7318
    @layachaz7318 2 роки тому

    This is truly fascinating

  • @wackysoya4697
    @wackysoya4697 2 роки тому +8

    11:06 that aged well

  • @thestupidcrosser2952
    @thestupidcrosser2952 4 роки тому +50

    "The flag should be so simple that a child could draw it from memory."
    Kazakhstan, Belarus, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Turkmenistan: Huh? What did that guy say?

    • @classical7370
      @classical7370 3 роки тому +4

      kazakhstan is not that hard if u compare it with sri lanka, belize, eswatini, bhutan, kiribati, haiti, uganda, central african republic, sauidi arabia, turkmenistan...

    • @mattjoshuaazcarraga7755
      @mattjoshuaazcarraga7755 3 роки тому

      @@classical7370 I think central african republic flag is pretty easy

    • @classical7370
      @classical7370 3 роки тому

      @@mattjoshuaazcarraga7755 but is ugly af

    • @43Cubes
      @43Cubes 3 роки тому +1

      laughs in free belarus

    • @Rainnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
      @Rainnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 3 роки тому

      @@classical7370 hey dats offensive to people from C.A.R!

  • @openlyracist8055
    @openlyracist8055 4 роки тому +77

    "The flag should be so simple that a child can draw it from memory"
    Liberia: I think we got that covered.

    • @wigglebot2368
      @wigglebot2368 3 роки тому +1

      LOL

    • @panainpublic
      @panainpublic 3 роки тому +3

      "they got computers, right? Computers got MS Paint, right? Yeah, they'll be fine"
      - Liberia, probably

  • @dashellekurt9324
    @dashellekurt9324 10 місяців тому +1

    I didn’t now philipines was unique! Thanks for supporting my country😊❤️🇵🇭

  • @mytzenka6574
    @mytzenka6574 9 місяців тому

    This is much more fun than Sheldon's fun with flags

  • @Kolajer
    @Kolajer 4 роки тому +48

    1:13 Woo-woo, represent! 🇪🇪

    • @gretep
      @gretep 4 роки тому +1

      Right? I came here hoping we’d be represented

    • @gordanahorne4859
      @gordanahorne4859 7 місяців тому

      🇪🇪

  • @rebelli65
    @rebelli65 4 роки тому +116

    Nepal: m a t h t i m e

  • @kholisastevens3011
    @kholisastevens3011 2 роки тому +2

    What colours do you want on the flag?
    South Africa : yes

  • @photonbee1932
    @photonbee1932 3 роки тому +1

    The thing with the Norway 🇳🇴 flag was so seemingly interesting!

  • @musicbeatz4913
    @musicbeatz4913 3 роки тому +57

    *No Lettering or Seals*
    Saudi Arabia: _EXCUSE ME?!_

    • @InfinityBS
      @InfinityBS 3 роки тому +4

      They added Arabic scripture because it is the “shahada” for Islam, and Saudi Arabia is a huge symbol for Islam because it has the Kaaba. The sword is also there to symbolize justice and power. I unfortunately forgot what the green background means.

    • @mahach8505
      @mahach8505 3 роки тому +3

      @@InfinityBS green is the colour of islam

    • @Mark-Wilson
      @Mark-Wilson 2 роки тому +1

      @@mahach8505 yeah other muslim coutnries do that like paikstan

    • @mahach8505
      @mahach8505 2 роки тому +1

      @@Mark-Wilson i actually am from pakistan, also thats why i know that :)

    • @Mark-Wilson
      @Mark-Wilson 2 роки тому +1

      @@mahach8505 oh ok cool! I am from australia love to pakistan

  • @user-su6js9po4l
    @user-su6js9po4l 4 роки тому +243

    title: " Fascinating Flag Facts"
    video: how to make a flag

  • @sventsoalbert7619
    @sventsoalbert7619 2 роки тому +1

    im an estonian and i was shoked that some body talks about our small country and i agree with you 100%.

  • @I1uca3
    @I1uca3 11 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for clarifying that the Nepal flag wasn’t a rectangle I was confused for a second 😅

  • @prakuusos3331
    @prakuusos3331 4 роки тому +365

    Im from 🇳🇵i love my country flag, everyone sould love their flag, its okay if its different, ☺️

    • @joaquindubini3681
      @joaquindubini3681 3 роки тому +15

      Argentina's flag🇦🇷 is pretty nice if you ask me, i thunk is one of the most beautiful 🙂

    • @prakuusos3331
      @prakuusos3331 3 роки тому +7

      @@joaquindubini3681 thats cool! Well still i like my countrys flag and also evryones

    • @43Cubes
      @43Cubes 3 роки тому +2

      I like the Saint Kitts and Nevis flag

    • @user-we2vf5sl3n
      @user-we2vf5sl3n 3 роки тому +9

      I am also from Nepal🇳🇵

    • @YeeSoest
      @YeeSoest 3 роки тому +1

      I was gonna say "unicorn" but now there's 3 of you guys ^^

  • @ashokghising9658
    @ashokghising9658 3 роки тому +43

    The flag on a thumbnail Nepali flag) is the most unique of all..

    • @HydroZski
      @HydroZski 2 роки тому +4

      thanks ( my country)

  • @arne_CD2002
    @arne_CD2002 7 місяців тому

    Omg I just love flags. Idk, there is just something so magical and special about them. I really mean it. Think about it, we associate our entire society, norms, traditions and culture with only a combination of shapes, colors and symbols. Fascinating.
    Much love from Utah

  • @jayvee8914
    @jayvee8914 2 роки тому

    So you are the real world Sheldon Cooper, more episodes please, fun with flags

  • @johnreese1337
    @johnreese1337 4 роки тому +66

    You left out Moldova when speaking about Romenia, Chad and Andorra :(

    • @xThatxGuy
      @xThatxGuy 4 роки тому +3

      True​

    • @fellipedias1902
      @fellipedias1902 3 роки тому

      @OCTAVIAN VLAD DOBRA Have you ever seen someone from Moldova?

  • @purpleapple4052
    @purpleapple4052 4 роки тому +162

    "the yellow in the ukrainian flag represents the wheat fields"
    *USSR wants to know your location*

    • @PaultheAlien4
      @PaultheAlien4 4 роки тому +5

      So does Theresa May 😂

    • @theyoshi202
      @theyoshi202 4 роки тому +12

      Ukrainian SSR flag (en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_the_Ukrainian_Soviet_Socialist_Republic) has lots of red to represent the blood of people dying from starvation, a tiny yellow sickle to represent the tiny amount of food they actually have, and the blue on the bottom because *in Soviet Russia sky is under you*

    • @krim7
      @krim7 4 роки тому

      Wheat fields, dirt fields, same dif :P

    • @TheDeadMeme27
      @TheDeadMeme27 4 роки тому +1

      _FOOD??_ *( * _>*)*

    • @DddiamondmineandUdiamond
      @DddiamondmineandUdiamond 4 роки тому +1

      It's not your wheat Ukraine, It's *OUR* wheat

  • @naddiithequeenholler5341
    @naddiithequeenholler5341 2 роки тому +4

    I'm actually surprised that you got the story behind our flag, (Denmark) right. 😁👌

  • @Rachel-ft7hm
    @Rachel-ft7hm 2 роки тому +6

    0:30
    You do realise that the Australian flag DOES have symbolism?
    The Union Jack is from our British heritage (I do think it should be there but there should be an Aboriginal part), and on the right there is the Southern cross which is a constellation you can see across Australia and the star at the bottom left has a ‘spike’ for each of the states and territories.
    I don’t know if anyone knew or it’s not considered important enough or not simple/obvious enough but I thought someone might find it interesting.
    Extra note: I think most countries have symbolism whether it is obvious or not