Flags of the World – Unique Flags
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In my travels, I’ve realised that it’s always fun to learn something about the places that I’m visiting. One of the things that I’ve enjoyed most is learning more about the flags of the nations that I’ve seen which has led to more research on flags in general. This post will be the first in a series presenting interesting country flags and a brief explanation of these national symbols.
The flag of this small Asian nation definitely gives off a “don’t mess with us” vibe with a fierce dragon on a yellow and orange field. The flag in this form dates back only to 1969 and was adapted from a similarly designed square-shaped flag that was used in the 1950’s.
Adopted in 1983, the flag of this southeastern African nation includes the image of an AK-47 and is the only national flag to feature this type of weapon. Apparently there is a movement inside the country to change the flag to remove this image and a competition to redesign the flag took place back in 2005. These attempts have been thwarted by the parliament and the flag with the weapon still flies freely throughout the country.
Perhaps my favourite world flag, the flag of the Isle of Man features a triskelion, or “Three Legs of Man” emblem centred on a field of red. This emblem appears in many places on the Isle of Man, including on banknotes and car registration plates. Known in the Manx language as the “tre cassyn” the use of this three-legged symbol can be documented all the way back to the thirteenth century.
What flags have you seen and liked on your travels? Stay tuned for more flag features in upcoming blog posts!
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