Facts About Flags Of The World

The national flag is a national symbol. Each country uses a specific flag as its national symbol. The symbols on each country's flag are also symbols of their culture, and today we're going to look at some interesting facts about the world's flags.

1. Sun: The circle of the sun symbolizes unity and energy. Known as the "Land of the Rising Sun", Japan uses the sun (simplified as a circle) in its flag.

2. Moon: The moon is usually displayed in a crescent shape to distinguish it from the symbol of the sun. The combination of the moon and the stars represents divinity. The Tunisian flag has three powerful symbols on its flag; a red crescent and a star in a white circle representing the sun. Turkey and Singapore also use the moon as a symbol on their flags.

3. Stars: The constellations of stars tend to represent energy, especially when depicting the night sky or constellations. The American flag is affectionately known as the "Stars and Stripes." Other countries that use stars as symbols are Australia, New Zealand and Brazil.

4. Square: The four equal lengths of a square symbolize opposites of balance and equality. The Swiss flag is the only square flag in the world.

5. Color. White is the most commonly used color in flags (17.7%), with red in second and yellow in third.

White represents peace and innocence. It is also pure color. It symbolizes light and perfection. In many countries, white is also associated with death (waving a white flag signifies surrender).

Red represents love and emotion. It is the color of life, blood and passion. It is also associated with power and danger. In China, red is associated with good luck.

Yellow represents happiness and energy. It usually symbolizes sunlight. In China, yellow is considered an imperial color.

Blue represents tranquility and tranquility. It usually symbolizes water and the sky. Colors are often associated with trust and loyalty as well as wisdom and harmony.

Green represents freshness and fertility and is a symbol of nature and new growth. It's also about stability and security.

Orange represents joy, creativity, enthusiasm, and even revolutionary ideas. As a combination of red and yellow, it is often associated with power, passion and activity.