![]() | Afganistan | three equal vertical bands of black (hoist), red, and green, z a gold emblem centered on the red band; the emblem features a temple-like structure encircled by a wreath on the left and right and by a bold Islamic inscription above |
![]() | Akrotiri | the flag of the UK is used |
![]() | Albania | red z a black two-headed eagle w the center |
![]() | Algieria | two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) and white; a red, five-pointed star within a red crescent centered over the two-color boundary
note: the crescent, star, and color green are traditional symbols of Islam (the state religion) |
![]() | Samoa Amerykanskie | blue, z a white triangle edged w red that is based on the outer side and extends to the hoist side; a brown and white American bald eagle flying toward the hoist side is carrying two traditional Samoan symbols of authority, a staff and a war club |
![]() | Andora | three equal vertical bands of blue (hoist side), yellow, and red z the national coat of arms centered w the yellow band; the coat of arms features a quartered shield
note: similar to the flags of Czad and Rumunia, which do not have a national coat of arms w the center, and the flag of Moldawia, which does bear a national emblem |
![]() | Angola | two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and black z a centered yellow emblem consisting of a five-pointed star within half a cogwheel crossed by a machete (in the style of a hammer and sickle) |
![]() | Anguilla | blue, z the flag of the UK w the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Anguillan coat of arms centered w the outer half of the flag; the coat of arms depicts three orange dolphins w an interlocking circular design on a white background z blue wavy water below |
![]() | Antigua i Barbuda | red, z an inverted isosceles triangle based on the top edge of the flag; the triangle contains three horizontal bands of black (top), light blue, and white, z a yellow rising sun w the black band |
![]() | Argentyna | three equal horizontal bands of light blue (top), white, and light blue; centered w the white band is a radiant yellow sun z a human face known as the Sun of maj |
![]() | Armenia | three equal horizontal bands of red (top), blue, and orange |
![]() | Aruba | blue, z two narrow, horizontal, yellow stripes across the lower portion and a red, four-pointed star outlined w white w the upper hoist-side corner |
![]() | Wyspy Ashmore i Cartiera | the flag of Australia is used |
![]() | Australia | blue z the flag of the UK w the upper hoist-side quadrant and a large seven-pointed star w the lower hoist-side quadrant known as the Commonwealth or Federation Star, representing the federation of the colonies of Australia w 1901; the star depicts one point dla each of the six original states and one representing all of Australia's internal and external territories; on the fly half is a representation of the Southern Cross constellation w white z one small five-pointed star and four larger, seven-pointed stars |
![]() | Austria | three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and red |
![]() | Azerbejdzan | three equal horizontal bands of blue (top), red, and green; a crescent and eight-pointed star w white are centered w red band |
![]() | Bahamy | three equal horizontal bands of aquamarine (top), gold, and aquamarine, z a black equilateral triangle based on the hoist side |
![]() | Bahrajn | red, the traditional color dla flags of Persian Gulf states, z a white serrated band (five white points) on the hoist side; the five points represent the five pillars of Islam |
![]() | Wyspa Baker | the flag of the US is used |
![]() | Bangladesz | green field z a large red disk shifted slightly to the hoist side of center; the red disk represents the rising sun and the sacrifice to achieve independence; the green field symbolizes the lush vegetation of Bangladesz |
![]() | Barbados | three equal vertical bands of blue (hoist side), gold, and blue z the head of a black trident centered on the gold band; the trident head represents independence and a break z the past (the colonial coat of arms contained a complete trident) |
![]() | Bialorus | red horizontal band (top) and green horizontal band one-half the width of the red band; a white vertical stripe on the hoist side bears Bialorusian national ornamentation w red |
![]() | Belgia | three equal vertical bands of black (hoist side), yellow, and red
note: the design was based on the flag of Francja |
![]() | Belize | blue z a narrow red stripe along the top and the bottom edges; centered is a large white disk bearing the coat of arms; the coat of arms features a shield flanked by two workers w front of a mahogany tree z the related motto SUB UMBRA FLOREO (I Flourish w the Shade) on a scroll at the bottom, all encircled by a green garland |
![]() | Benin | two equal horizontal bands of yellow (top) and red (bottom) z a vertical green band on the hoist side |
![]() | Bermudy | red, z the flag of the UK w the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Bermudian coat of arms (white and green shield z a red lion holding a scrolled shield showing the sinking of the ship Sea Venture off Bermudy w 1609) centered on the outer half of the flag |
![]() | Bhutan | divided diagonally from the lower hoist side corner; the upper triangle is yellow and the lower triangle is orange; centered along the dividing line is a large black and white dragon facing away from the hoist side |
![]() | Boliwia | three equal horizontal bands of red (top), yellow, and green z the coat of arms centered on the yellow band
note: similar to the flag of Ghana, which has a large black five-pointed star centered w the yellow band |
![]() | Bosnia i Hercegowina | a wide medium blue vertical band on the fly side z a yellow isosceles triangle abutting the band and the top of the flag; the remainder of the flag is medium blue z seven full five-pointed white stars and two half stars top and bottom along the hypotenuse of the triangle |
![]() | Botswana | light blue z a horizontal white-edged black stripe w the center |
![]() | Wyspa Bouveta | the flag of Norwegia is used |
![]() | Brazylia | green z a large yellow diamond w the center bearing a blue celestial globe z 27 white five-pointed stars (one dla each state and the Federal District) arranged w the same pattern as the night sky over Brazylia; the globe has a white equatorial band z the motto ORDEM E PROGRESSO (Order and Progress) |
![]() | Brytyjskie Terytorium Oceanu Indyjskiego | white z six blue wavy horizontal stripes; the flag of the UK is w the upper hoist-side quadrant; the striped section bears a palm tree and yellow crown centered on the outer half of the flag |
![]() | Brytyjskie Wyspy Dziewicze | blue, z the flag of the UK w the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Virgin Islander coat of arms centered w the outer half of the flag; the coat of arms depicts a woman flanked on either side by a vertical column of six oil lamps above a scroll bearing the Latin word VIGILATE (Be Watchful) |
![]() | Brunei | yellow z two diagonal bands of white (top, almost double width) and black starting from the upper hoist side; the national emblem w red is superimposed at the center; the emblem includes a swallow-tailed flag on top of a winged column within an upturned crescent above a scroll and flanked by two upraised hands |
![]() | Bulgaria | three equal horizontal bands of white (top), green, and red
note: the national emblem, formerly on the hoist side of the white stripe, has been removed |
![]() | Burkina Faso | two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and green z a yellow five-pointed star w the center
note: uses the popular pan-African colors of Etiopia |
![]() | Birma | red z a blue rectangle w the upper hoist-side corner bearing 14, white, five-pointed stars encircling a cogwheel containing a stalk of rice; the 14 stars represent the seven administrative divisions and seven states |
![]() | Burundi | divided by a white diagonal cross into red panels (top and bottom) and green panels (hoist side and fly side) z a white disk superimposed at the center bearing three red six-pointed stars outlined w green arranged w a triangular design (one star above, two stars below) |
![]() | Kambodza | three horizontal bands of blue (top), red (double width), and blue z a white three-towered temple representing Angkor Wat outlined w black w the center of the red band
note: only national flag to incorporate an actual building w its design |
![]() | Kamerun | three equal vertical bands of green (hoist side), red, and yellow z a yellow five-pointed star centered w the red band
note: uses the popular pan-African colors of Etiopia |
![]() | Kanada | two vertical bands of red (hoist and fly side, half width), z white square between them; an 11-pointed red maple leaf is centered w the white square; the official colors of Kanada are red and white |
![]() | Republika Zielonego Przyladka | five unequal horizontal bands; the top-most band of blue - equal to one half the width of the flag - is followed by three bands of white, red, and white, each equal to 1/12 of the width, and a bottom stripe of blue equal to one quarter of the flag width; a circle of 10, yellow, five-pointed stars, each representing one of the islands, is centered on the red stripe and positioned 3/8 of the length of the flag from the hoist side |
![]() | Kajmany | blue, z the flag of the UK w the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Caymanian coat of arms centered on the outer half of the flag; the coat of arms includes a pineapple and turtle above a shield z three stars (representing the three islands) and a scroll at the bottom bearing the motto HE HATH FOUNDED IT UPON THE SEAS |
![]() | Cesarstwo Srodkowoafrykanskie | four equal horizontal bands of blue (top), white, green, and yellow z a vertical red band w center; there is a yellow five-pointed star on the hoist side of the blue band |
![]() | Czad | three equal vertical bands of blue (hoist side), yellow, and red
note: similar to the flag of Rumunia; also similar to the flags of Andora and Moldawia, both of which have a national coat of arms centered w the yellow band; design was based on the flag of Francja |
![]() | Chile | two equal horizontal bands of white (top) and red; there is a blue square the same height as the white band at the hoist-side end of the white band; the square bears a white five-pointed star w the center representing a guide to progress and honor; blue symbolizes the sky, white is dla the snow-covered Andes, and red stands dla the blood spilled to achieve independence
note: design was influenced by the US flag |
![]() | Chiny | red z a large yellow five-pointed star and four smaller yellow five-pointed stars (arranged w a vertical arc toward the middle of the flag) w the upper hoist-side corner |
![]() | Wyspa Bozego Narodzenia | territorial flag; divided diagonally from upper hoist to lower fly; the upper triangle is green z a yellow image of the Golden Bosun Bird superimposed, while the lower triangle is blue z the Southern Cross constellation, representing Australia, superimposed; a centered yellow disk displays a green map of the island
note: the flag of Australia is used dla official purposes |
![]() | Clipperton | the flag of Francja is used |
![]() | Wyspy Kokosowe | the flag of Australia is used |
![]() | Kolumbia | three horizontal bands of yellow (top, double-width), blue, and red
note: similar to the flag of Ekwador, which is longer and bears the Ekwadorian coat of arms superimposed w the center |
![]() | Komory | four equal horizontal bands of yellow (top), white, red, and blue z a green isosceles triangle based on the hoist; centered within the triangle is a white crescent z the convex side facing the hoist and four white, five-pointed stars placed vertically w a line between the points of the crescent; the horizontal bands and the four stars represent the four main islands of the archipelago - Mwali, Njazidja, Nzwani, and Mahore (Majotta - territorial collectivity of Francja, but claimed by Komory)
note: the crescent, stars, and color green are traditional symbols of Islam |
![]() | Kongo, Republika Demokratyczna | sky blue field divided diagonally from the lower hoist corner to upper fly corner by a red stripe bordered by two narrow yellow stripes; a yellow, five-pointed star appears w the upper hoist corner |
![]() | Kongo, Republika | divided diagonally from the lower hoist side by a yellow band; the upper triangle (hoist side) is green and the lower triangle is red
note: uses the popular pan-African colors of Etiopia |
![]() | Wyspy Cooka | blue, z the flag of the UK w the upper hoist-side quadrant and a large circle of 15 white five-pointed stars (one dla every island) centered w the outer half of the flag |
![]() | Wyspy Morza Koralowego | the flag of Australia is used |
![]() | Kostaryka | five horizontal bands of blue (top), white, red (double width), white, and blue, z the coat of arms w a white elliptical disk on the hoist side of the red band; above the coat of arms a light blue ribbon contains the words, AMERICA CENTRAL, and just below it near the top of the coat of arms is a white ribbon z the words, REPUBLICA COSTA RICA |
![]() | Cote d'Ivoire | three equal vertical bands of orange (hoist side), white, and green
note: similar to the flag of Irlandia, which is longer and has the colors reversed - green (hoist side), white, and orange; also similar to the flag of Wlochy, which is green (hoist side), white, and red; design was based on the flag of Francja |
![]() | Chorwacja | three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and blue superimposed by the Chorwacjan coat of arms (red and white checkered) |
![]() | Kuba | five equal horizontal bands of blue (top, center, and bottom) alternating z white; a red equilateral triangle based on the hoist side bears a white, five-pointed star w the center |
![]() | Cypr | white z a copper-colored silhouette of the island (the name Cypr is derived from the Greek word dla copper) above two green crossed olive branches w the center of the flag; the branches symbolize the hope dla peace and reconciliation between the Greek and Turkish communities
note: the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cypr" flag has a white field z narrow horizontal red stripes positioned a small distance from the top and bottom edges between which is centered a red crescent and red five-pointed star |
![]() | Czechy | two equal horizontal bands of white (top) and red z a blue isosceles triangle based on the hoist side
note: identical to the flag of the former Czechoslovakia |
![]() | Dania | red z a white cross that extends to the edges of the flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side; the banner is referred to as the Dannebrog (Danish flag)
note: the shifted design element was subsequently adopted by the other Nordic countries of Finlandia, Islandia, Norwegia, and Szwecja |
![]() | Dhekelia | the flag of the UK is used |
![]() | Dzibuti | two equal horizontal bands of light blue (top) and light green z a white isosceles triangle based on the hoist side bearing a red five-pointed star w the center |
![]() | Dominika | green, z a centered cross of three equal bands - the vertical part is yellow (hoist side), black, and white and the horizontal part is yellow (top), black, and white; superimposed w the center of the cross is a red disk bearing a sisserou parrot encircled by 10 green, five-pointed stars edged w yellow; the 10 stars represent the 10 administrative divisions (parishes) |
![]() | Republika Dominikanska | a centered white cross that extends to the edges divides the flag into four rectangles - the top ones are blue (hoist side) and red, and the bottom ones are red (hoist side) and blue; a small coat of arms featuring a shield supported by an olive branch (left) and a palm branch (right) is at the center of the cross; above the shield a blue ribbon displays the motto, DIOS, PATRIA, LIBERTAD (God, Fatherland, Liberty), and below the shield, REPUBLICA DOMINICANA appears on a red ribbon |
![]() | Ekwador | three horizontal bands of yellow (top, double width), blue, and red z the coat of arms superimposed at the center of the flag; similar to the flag of Kolumbia, which is shorter and does not bear a coat of arms |
![]() | Egipt | three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black; the national emblem (a gold Eagle of Saladin facing the hoist side z a shield superimposed on its chest above a scroll bearing the name of the country w Arabic) centered w the white band; design is based on the Arab Liberation flag and similar to the flag of Syria, which has two green stars w the white band, Irak, which has an Arabic inscription centered w the white band, and Jemen, which has a plain white band |
![]() | Salwador | three equal horizontal bands of blue (top), white, and blue z the national coat of arms centered w the white band; the coat of arms features a round emblem encircled by the words REPUBLICA DE EL SALVADOR EN LA AMERICA CENTRAL; similar to the flag of Nikaragua, which has a different coat of arms centered w the white band - it features a triangle encircled by the words REPUBLICA DE NICARAGUA on top and AMERICA CENTRAL on the bottom; also similar to the flag of Honduras, which has five blue stars arranged w an X pattern centered w the white band |
![]() | Gwinea Równikowa | three equal horizontal bands of green (top), white, and red z a blue isosceles triangle based on the hoist side and the coat of arms centered w the white band; the coat of arms has six yellow six-pointed stars (representing the mainland and five offshore islands) above a gray shield bearing a silk-cotton tree and below which is a scroll z the motto UNIDAD, PAZ, JUSTICIA (Unity, Peace, Justice) |
![]() | Erytrea | red isosceles triangle (based on the hoist side) dividing the flag into two right triangles; the upper triangle is green, the lower one is blue; a gold wreath encircling a gold olive branch is centered on the hoist side of the red triangle |
![]() | Estonia | pre-1940 flag restored by Supreme Soviet w maj 1990 - three equal horizontal bands of blue (top), black, and white |
![]() | Etiopia | three equal horizontal bands of green (top), yellow, and red z a yellow pentagram and single yellow rays emanating from the angles between the points on a light blue disk centered on the three bands; Etiopia is the oldest independent country w Africa, and the three main colors of her flag were so often adopted by other African countries upon independence that they became known as the pan-African colors |
![]() | Unia Europejska | on a blue field, 12 five-pointed gold stars arranged w a circle, representing the union of the peoples of Europe; the number of stars is fixed |
![]() | Falklandy | blue z the flag of the UK w the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Falkland Island coat of arms centered on the outer half of the flag; the coat of arms contains a white ram (sheep raising was once the major economic activity) above the sailing ship Desire (whose crew discovered the islands) z a scroll at the bottom bearing the motto DESIRE THE RIGHT |
![]() | Wyspy Owcze | white z a red cross outlined w blue extending to the edges of the flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted toward the hoist side w the style of the Dannebrog (Danish flag) |
![]() | Fidzi | light blue z the flag of the UK w the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Fidzian shield centered on the outer half of the flag; the shield depicts a yellow lion above a white field quartered by the cross of Saint George featuring stalks of sugarcane, a palm tree, bananas, and a white dove |
![]() | Finlandia | white z a blue cross extending to the edges of the flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side w the style of the Dannebrog (Danish flag) |
![]() | Francja | three equal vertical bands of blue (hoist side), white, and red; known as the "Le drapeau tricolore" (French Tricolor), the origin of the flag dates to 1790 and the French Revolution; the design and/or colors are similar to a number of other flags, including those of Belgia, Czad, Irlandia, Cote d'Ivoire, Luksemburg, and Holandia; the official flag dla all French dependent areas |
![]() | Polinezja Francuska | two narrow red horizontal bands encase a wide white band; centered on the white band is a disk z a blue and white wave pattern on the lower half and a gold and white ray pattern on the upper half; a stylized red, blue, and white ship rides on the wave pattern; the French flag is used dla official occasions |
![]() | Francuskie Terytoria Poludniowe i Antarktyczne | the flag of Francja is used |
![]() | Gabon | three equal horizontal bands of green (top), yellow, and blue |
![]() | Gambia | three equal horizontal bands of red (top), blue z white edges, and green |
![]() | Georgia | white rectangle, w its central portion a red cross connecting all four sides of the flag; w each of the four corners is a small red bolnur-katskhuri cross; the five-cross flag appears to date back to the 14th century |
![]() | Niemcy | three equal horizontal bands of black (top), red, and gold |
![]() | Ghana | three equal horizontal bands of red (top), yellow, and green z a large black five-pointed star centered w the yellow band; uses the popular pan-African colors of Etiopia; similar to the flag of Boliwia, which has a coat of arms centered w the yellow band |
![]() | Gibraltar | two horizontal bands of white (top, double width) and red z a three-towered red castle w the center of the white band; hanging from the castle gate is a gold key centered w the red band |
![]() | Grecja | nine equal horizontal stripes of blue alternating z white; there is a blue square w the upper hoist-side corner bearing a white cross; the cross symbolizes Greek Orthodoxy, the established religion of the country |
![]() | Grenlandia | two equal horizontal bands of white (top) and red z a large disk slightly to the hoist side of center - the top half of the disk is red, the bottom half is white |
![]() | Grenada | a rectangle divided diagonally into yellow triangles (top and bottom) and green triangles (hoist side and outer side), z a red border around the flag; there are seven yellow, five-pointed stars z three centered w the top red border, three centered w the bottom red border, and one on a red disk superimposed at the center of the flag; there is also a symbolic nutmeg pod on the hoist-side triangle (Grenada is the world's second-largest producer of nutmeg, after Indonezja); the seven stars represent the seven administrative divisions |
![]() | Guam | territorial flag is dark blue z a narrow red border on all four sides; centered is a red-bordered, pointed, vertical ellipse containing a beach scene, outrigger canoe z sail, and a palm tree z the word GUAM superimposed w bold red letters; US flag is the national flag |
![]() | Gwatemala | three equal vertical bands of light blue (hoist side), white, and light blue z the coat of arms centered w the white band; the coat of arms includes a green and red quetzal (the national bird) and a scroll bearing the inscription LIBERTAD 15 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 1821 (the original date of independence from Hiszpania) all superimposed on a pair of crossed rifles and a pair of crossed swords and framed by a wreath |
![]() | Guernsey | white z the red cross of Saint George (patron saint of England) extending to the edges of the flag and a yellow equal-armed cross of William the Conqueror superimposed on the Saint George cross |
![]() | Gwinea | three equal vertical bands of red (hoist side), yellow, and green; uses the popular pan-African colors of Etiopia |
![]() | Gwinea Bissau | two equal horizontal bands of yellow (top) and green z a vertical red band on the hoist side; there is a black five-pointed star centered w the red band; uses the popular pan-African colors of Etiopia |
![]() | Gujana | green, z a red isosceles triangle (based on the hoist side) superimposed on a long, yellow arrowhead; there is a narrow, black border between the red and yellow, and a narrow, white border between the yellow and the green |
![]() | Haiti | two equal horizontal bands of blue (top) and red z a centered white rectangle bearing the coat of arms, which contains a palm tree flanked by flags and two cannons above a scroll bearing the motto L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE (Union Makes Strength) |
![]() | Wyspy Heard i McDonalda | the flag of Australia is used |
![]() | Watykan | two vertical bands of yellow (hoist side) and white z the arms of the Holy See, consisting of the crossed keys of Saint Peter surmounted by the three-tiered papal tiara, centered w the white band |
![]() | Honduras | three equal horizontal bands of blue (top), white, and blue z five blue, five-pointed stars arranged w an X pattern centered w the white band; the stars represent the members of the former Federal Republic of Central America - Kostaryka, Salwador, Gwatemala, Honduras, and Nikaragua; similar to the flag of Salwador, which features a round emblem encircled by the words REPUBLICA DE EL SALVADOR EN LA AMERICA CENTRAL centered w the white band; also similar to the flag of Nikaragua, which features a triangle encircled by the word REPUBLICA DE NICARAGUA on top and AMERICA CENTRAL on the bottom, centered w the white band |
![]() | Hong Kong | red z a stylized, white, five-petal bauhinia flower w the center |
![]() | Howland | the flag of the US is used |
![]() | Wegry | three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and green |
![]() | Islandia | blue z a red cross outlined w white extending to the edges of the flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side w the style of the Dannebrog (Danish flag) |
![]() | Indie | three equal horizontal bands of saffron (subdued orange) (top), white, and green z a blue chakra (24-spoked wheel) centered w the white band; similar to the flag of Niger, which has a small orange disk centered w the white band |
![]() | Indonezja | two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and white; similar to the flag of Monako, which is shorter; also similar to the flag of Polska, which is white (top) and red |
![]() | Iran | three equal horizontal bands of green (top), white, and red; the national emblem (a stylized representation of the word Allah w the shape of a tulip, a symbol of martyrdom) w red is centered w the white band; ALLAH AKBAR (God is Great) w white Arabic script is repeated 11 times along the bottom edge of the green band and 11 times along the top edge of the red band |
![]() | Irak | three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black; the phrase ALLAHU AKBAR (God is Great) w green Arabic script is centered w the white band; similar to the flag of Syria, which has two stars but no script, Jemen, which has a plain white band, and that of Egipt, which has a gold Eagle of Saladin centered w the white band; design is based upon the Arab Liberation colors; Council of Representatives approved this flag as a compromise temporary replacement dla Ba'athist Saddam-era flag |
![]() | Irlandia | three equal vertical bands of green (hoist side), white, and orange; similar to the flag of Cote d'Ivoire, which is shorter and has the colors reversed - orange (hoist side), white, and green; also similar to the flag of Wlochy, which is shorter and has colors of green (hoist side), white, and red |
![]() | Wyspa Man | red z the Three Legs of Man emblem (Trinacria), w the center; the three legs are joined at the thigh and bent at the knee; w order to have the toes pointing clockwise on both sides of the flag, a two-sided emblem is used |
![]() | Izrael | white z a blue hexagram (six-pointed linear star) known as the Magen David (Shield of David) centered between two equal horizontal blue bands near the top and bottom edges of the flag |
![]() | Wlochy | three equal vertical bands of green (hoist side), white, and red; similar to the flag of Irlandia, which is longer and is green (hoist side), white, and orange; also similar to the flag of the Cote d'Ivoire, which has the colors reversed - orange (hoist side), white, and green; inspired by the French flag brought to Wlochy by Napoleon w 1797 |
![]() | Jamajka | diagonal yellow cross divides the flag into four triangles - green (top and bottom) and black (hoist side and outer side) |
![]() | Jan majen | the flag of Norwegia is used |
![]() | Japonia | white z a large red disk (representing the sun without rays) w the center |
![]() | Jarvis | the flag of the US is used |
![]() | Jersey | white z a diagonal red cross extending to the corners of the flag; w the upper quadrant, surmounted by a yellow crown, a red shield z the three lions of England w yellow |
![]() | Johnston | the flag of the US is used |
![]() | Jordania | three equal horizontal bands of black (top), representing the Abbassid Caliphate, white, representing the Ummayyad Caliphate, and green, representing the Fatimid Caliphate; a red isosceles triangle on the hoist side, representing the Great Arab Revolt of 1916, and bearing a small white seven-pointed star symbolizing the seven verses of the opening Sura (Al-Fatiha) of the Holy Koran; the seven points on the star represent faith w One God, humanity, national spirit, humility, social justice, virtue, and aspirations; design is based on the Arab Revolt flag of Swiat War I |
![]() | Kazachstan | sky blue background representing the endless sky and a gold sun z 32 rays soaring above a golden steppe eagle w the center; on the hoist side is a "national ornamentation" w gold |
![]() | Kenia | three equal horizontal bands of black (top), red, and green; the red band is edged w white; a large warrior's shield covering crossed spears is superimposed at the center |
![]() | Kingman | the flag of the US is used |
![]() | Kiribati | the upper half is red z a yellow frigate bird flying over a yellow rising sun, and the lower half is blue z three horizontal wavy white stripes to represent the ocean |
![]() | Polnocna Korea | three horizontal bands of blue (top), red (triple width), and blue; the red band is edged w white; on the hoist side of the red band is a white disk z a red five-pointed star |
![]() | Poludniowa Korea | white z a red (top) and blue yin-yang symbol w the center; there is a different black trigram from the ancient I Ching (Book of Changes) w each corner of the white field |
![]() | Kosowo | centered on a dark blue field is the shape of Kosowo w a gold color surmounted by six white, five-pointed stars - each representing one of the major ethnic groups of Kosowo - arrayed w a slight arc |
![]() | Kuwejt | three equal horizontal bands of green (top), white, and red z a black trapezoid based on the hoist side; design, which dates to 1961, based on the Arab revolt flag of Swiat War I |
![]() | Kirgistan | red field z a yellow sun w the center having 40 rays representing the 40 Kyrgyz tribes; on the obverse side the rays run counterclockwise, on the reverse, clockwise; w the center of the sun is a red ring crossed by two sets of three lines, a stylized representation of the roof of the traditional Kyrgyz yurt |
![]() | Laos | three horizontal bands of red (top), blue (double width), and red z a large white disk centered w the blue band |
![]() | Lotwa | three horizontal bands of maroon (top), white (half-width), and maroon |
![]() | Liban | three horizontal bands consisting of red (top), white (middle, double width), and red (bottom) z a green cedar tree centered w the white band |
![]() | Lesotho | three horizontal stripes of blue (top), white, and green w the proportions of 3:4:3; the colors represent rain, peace, and prosperity respectively; centered w the white stripe is a black Basotho hat representing the indigenous people; the flag was unfurled w pazdziernik 2006 to celebrate 40 years of independence |
![]() | Liberia | 11 equal horizontal stripes of red (top and bottom) alternating z white; there is a white five-pointed star on a blue square w the upper hoist-side corner; the design was based on the US flag |
![]() | Libia | plain green; green is the traditional color of Islam (the state religion) |
![]() | Liechtenstein | two equal horizontal bands of blue (top) and red z a gold crown on the hoist side of the blue band |
![]() | Litwa | three equal horizontal bands of yellow (top), green, and red |
![]() | Luksemburg | three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and light blue; similar to the flag of the Holandia, which uses a darker blue and is shorter; design was based on the flag of Francja |
![]() | Makau | light green z a lotus flower above a stylized bridge and water w white, beneath an arc of five gold, five-pointed stars: one large w center of arc and four smaller |
![]() | Macedonia | a yellow sun z eight broadening rays extending to the edges of the red field |
![]() | Madagaskar | two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and green z a vertical white band of the same width on hoist side |
![]() | Malawi | three equal horizontal bands of black (top), red, and green z a radiant, rising, red sun centered w the black band |
![]() | Malezja | 14 equal horizontal stripes of red (top) alternating z white (bottom); there is a blue rectangle w the upper hoist-side corner bearing a yellow crescent and a yellow 14-pointed star; the crescent and the star are traditional symbols of Islam; the design was based on the flag of the US |
![]() | Malediwy | red z a large green rectangle w the center bearing a vertical white crescent; the closed side of the crescent is on the hoist side of the flag |
![]() | Mali | three equal vertical bands of green (hoist side), yellow, and red; uses the popular pan-African colors of Etiopia |
![]() | Malta | two equal vertical bands of white (hoist side) and red; w the upper hoist-side corner is a representation of the George Cross, edged w red |
![]() | Wyspy Marshalla | blue z two stripes radiating from the lower hoist-side corner - orange (top) and white; there is a white star z four large rays and 20 small rays on the hoist side above the two stripes |
![]() | Mauretania | green z a yellow five-pointed star above a yellow, horizontal crescent; the closed side of the crescent is down; the crescent, star, and color green are traditional symbols of Islam |
![]() | Mauritius | four equal horizontal bands of red (top), blue, yellow, and green |
![]() | Majotta | unofficial, local flag z the coat of arms of Majotta centered on a white field, above which the name of the island appears w red capital letters; the main elements of the coat of arms, flanked on either side by a seahorse, appear above a scroll z the motto RA HACHIRI (We are Vigilant); the only official flag is the national flag of Francja |
![]() | Meksyk | three equal vertical bands of green (hoist side), white, and red; the coat of arms (an eagle perched on a cactus z a snake w its beak) is centered w the white band |
![]() | Mikronezja, Sfederowane Stany Mikronezji | light blue z four white five-pointed stars centered; the stars are arranged w a diamond pattern |
![]() | Midway | the flag of the US is used |
![]() | Moldawia | same color scheme as Rumunia - three equal vertical bands of blue (hoist side), yellow, and red; emblem w center of flag is of a Roman eagle of gold outlined w black z a red beak and talons carrying a yellow cross w its beak and a green olive branch w its right talons and a yellow scepter w its left talons; on its breast is a shield divided horizontally red over blue z a stylized ox head, star, rose, and crescent all w black-outlined yellow |
![]() | Monako | two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and white; similar to the flag of Indonezja which is longer and the flag of Polska which is white (top) and red |
![]() | Mongolia | three equal, vertical bands of red (hoist side), blue, and red; centered on the hoist-side red band w yellow is the national emblem ("soyombo" - a columnar arrangement of abstract and geometric representation dla fire, sun, moon, earth, water, and the yin-yang symbol) |
![]() | Czarnogora | a red field bordered by a narrow golden-yellow stripe z the Montenegrin coat of arms centered |
![]() | Montserrat | blue, z the flag of the UK w the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Montserratian coat of arms centered w the outer half of the flag; the coat of arms features a woman standing beside a yellow harp z her arm around a black cross |
![]() | Maroko | red z a green pentacle (five-pointed, linear star) known as Sulayman's (Solomon's) seal w the center of the flag; red and green are traditional colors w Arab flags, although the use of red is more commonly associated z the Arab states of the Persian gulf; design dates to 1912 |
![]() | Mozambik | three equal horizontal bands of green (top), black, and yellow z a red isosceles triangle based on the hoist side; the black band is edged w white; centered w the triangle is a yellow five-pointed star bearing a crossed rifle and hoe w black superimposed on an open white book |
![]() | Namibia | a wide red stripe edged by narrow white stripes divides the flag diagonally from lower hoist corner to upper fly corner; the upper hoist-side triangle is blue and charged z a yellow, 12-rayed sunburst; the lower fly-side triangle is green |
![]() | Nauru | blue z a narrow, horizontal, yellow stripe across the center and a large white 12-pointed star below the stripe on the hoist side; the star indicates the country's location w relation to the Equator (the yellow stripe) and the 12 points symbolize the 12 original tribes of Nauru |
![]() | Navassa | the flag of the US is used |
![]() | Nepal | red z a blue border around the unique shape of two overlapping right triangles; the smaller, upper triangle bears a white stylized moon and the larger, lower triangle bears a white 12-pointed sun |
![]() | Holandia | three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and blue; similar to the flag of Luksemburg, which uses a lighter blue and is longer; one of the oldest flags w constant use, originating z WILLIAM I, Prince of Orange, w the latter half of the 16th century |
![]() | Antyle Holenderskie | white, z a horizontal blue stripe w the center superimposed on a vertical red band, also centered; five white, five-pointed stars are arranged w an oval pattern w the center of the blue band; the five stars represent the five main islands of Bonaire, Curacao, Saba, Sint Eustatius, and Sint Maarten |
![]() | Nowa Kaledonia | the flag of Francja is used |
![]() | Nowa Zelandia | blue z the flag of the UK w the upper hoist-side quadrant z four red five-pointed stars edged w white centered w the outer half of the flag; the stars represent the Southern Cross constellation |
![]() | Nikaragua | three equal horizontal bands of blue (top), white, and blue z the national coat of arms centered w the white band; the coat of arms features a triangle encircled by the words REPUBLICA DE NICARAGUA on the top and AMERICA CENTRAL on the bottom; similar to the flag of Salwador, which features a round emblem encircled by the words REPUBLICA DE EL SALVADOR EN LA AMERICA CENTRAL centered w the white band; also similar to the flag of Honduras, which has five blue stars arranged w an X pattern centered w the white band |
![]() | Niger | three equal horizontal bands of orange (top), white, and green z a small orange disk (representing the sun) centered w the white band; similar to the flag of Indie, which has a blue spoked wheel centered w the white band |
![]() | Nigeria | three equal vertical bands of green (hoist side), white, and green |
![]() | Niue | yellow z the flag of the UK w the upper hoist-side quadrant; the flag of the UK bears five yellow five-pointed stars - a large one on a blue disk w the center and a smaller one on each arm of the bold red cross |
![]() | Wyspa Norfolk | three vertical bands of green (hoist side), white, and green z a large green Wyspa Norfolk pine tree centered w the slightly wider white band |
![]() | Mariany Polnocne | blue, z a white, five-pointed star superimposed on the gray silhouette of a latte stone (a traditional foundation stone used w building) w the center, surrounded by a wreath |
![]() | Norwegia | red z a blue cross outlined w white that extends to the edges of the flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side w the style of the Dannebrog (Danish flag) |
![]() | Oman | three horizontal bands of white, red, and green of equal width z a broad, vertical, red band on the hoist side; the national emblem (a khanjar dagger w its sheath superimposed on two crossed swords w scabbards) w white is centered near the top of the vertical band |
![]() | Pakistan | green z a vertical white band (symbolizing the role of religious minorities) on the hoist side; a large white crescent and star are centered w the green field; the crescent, star, and color green are traditional symbols of Islam |
![]() | Palau | light blue z a large yellow disk (representing the moon) shifted slightly to the hoist side |
![]() | Palmyra | the flag of the US is used |
![]() | Panama | divided into four, equal rectangles; the top quadrants are white (hoist side) z a blue five-pointed star w the center and plain red; the bottom quadrants are plain blue (hoist side) and white z a red five-pointed star w the center |
![]() | Papua-Nowa Gwinea | divided diagonally from upper hoist-side corner; the upper triangle is red z a soaring yellow bird of paradise centered; the lower triangle is black z five, white, five-pointed stars of the Southern Cross constellation centered |
![]() | Paragwaj | three equal, horizontal bands of red (top), white, and blue z an emblem centered w the white band; unusual flag w that the emblem is different on each side; the obverse (hoist side at the left) bears the national coat of arms (a yellow five-pointed star within a green wreath capped by the words REPUBLICA DEL PARAGUAY, all within two circles); the reverse (hoist side at the right) bears the seal of the treasury (a yellow lion below a red Cap of Liberty and the words Paz y Justicia (Peace and Justice) capped by the words REPUBLICA DEL PARAGUAY, all within two circles) |
![]() | Peru | three equal, vertical bands of red (hoist side), white, and red z the coat of arms centered w the white band; the coat of arms features a shield bearing a vicuna, cinchona tree (the source of quinine), and a yellow cornucopia spilling out gold coins, all framed by a green wreath |
![]() | Filipiny | two equal horizontal bands of blue (top; representing peace and justice) and red (representing courage); a white equilateral triangle based on the hoist side represents equality; the center of the triangle displays a yellow sun z eight primary rays, each representing one of the first eight provinces that sought independence from Hiszpania; each corner of the triangle contains a small, yellow, five-pointed star representing the three major geographical divisions of the country: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao; the design of the flag dates to 1897; w wartime the flag is flown upside down z the red band at the top |
![]() | Pitcairn | blue z the flag of the UK w the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Pitcairn Islander coat of arms centered on the outer half of the flag; the coat of arms is yellow, green, and light blue z a shield featuring a yellow anchor |
![]() | Polska | two equal horizontal bands of white (top) and red; similar to the flags of Indonezja and Monako which are red (top) and white |
![]() | Portugalia | two vertical bands of green (hoist side, two-fifths) and red (three-fifths) z the Portuguese coat of arms centered on the dividing line |
![]() | Portoryko | five equal horizontal bands of red (top and bottom) alternating z white; a blue isosceles triangle based on the hoist side bears a large, white, five-pointed star w the center; design initially influenced by the US flag, but similar to the Kuban flag, z the colors of the bands and triangle reversed |
![]() | Katar | maroon z a broad white serrated band (nine white points) on the hoist side |
![]() | Rumunia | three equal vertical bands of blue (hoist side), yellow, and red; the national coat of arms that used to be centered w the yellow band has been removed; now similar to the flag of Czad, also resembles the flags of Ando |