There are currently 10 countries with blue, red and yellow national flags: Armenia, Chad, Colombia, Congo DR, Mongolia, Romania, Andorra, Equador and Moldova.
There are currently 12 countries with blue and white national flags: Finland, Greece, Honduras, Israel, Micronesia, Somalia, Argentina, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, San Marino and Uruguay
There are currently 3 countries with green and white national flags: Nigeria, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
There are currently 18 countries with red and white national flags: Austria, Indonesia, Latvia, Peru, Monaco, Malta, Poland, Singapore, Canada, Denmark, Bahrain, Georgia, Japan Switzerland, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkey and Qatar.
There are currently 16 nations worldwide being represented by flags embodying green, yellow and orange: Ethiopia, Mali, Senegal, Lithuania, Benin, Togo, Guinea, Cameroon, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Burkina Faso, Sao Tome and Príncipe, Republic of the Congo, Bolivia, Myanmar, and Saint Kitts and Nevis.
The Latvian and the Austrian flags are among the oldest flags in the world. At the same time, their designs look very similar, to the point that, for some, they are indistinguishable. But what lies beneath those similar patterns?
Even for a seasoned vexillologist, the flags of Romania (a country in Central / Southeastern Europe) and Chad (a landlocked country in Central Africa) can prove to be a particularly irksome pair to distinguish. So, let’s examine these extremely similar flags and delve into their subtle differences while also bringing to light some really intriguing facts which contributed to their practically identical looks.
Going through the list of countries with extremely similar flag colors and configurations, one can come across a seemingly bizarre duo: the flags of Indonesia, the largest country in Southeast Asia, with more than 270 million people as well as 6,000 inhabited islands, and Monaco, a small sovereign city state located on the French Riviera in Europe. Anyway, let’s dig into the flags’ similarities, the differences as well as their historical background.
The flags of Jordan and Palestine have been a source of confusion for many flag aficionados, let alone the mere observer. But why do those flags look alike, what do they stand for and how can someone distinguish them?
Being in close proximity, the nations of Australia and New Zealand also seem to be using identical flags: both banners have the British Union Jack and the Southern Cross constellation displayed in the canton and on the hoist side respectively. Yet, closer inspection does reveal significant differences. Let’s have a more thorough look at them.
Flagpoles are a unique way to demonstrate your patriotism or prove your loyalty to various sports teams and groups. And if you still think that it’s just a matter of a simple rope pole and a pedestrian pulley system, you’d better check twice.
A vast region with an interesting mosaic of nations, ethnic groups and religions, the Middle East is, unsurprisingly, home to many countries with a broad array of unique flag designs, symbols and colors. Before looking over those flags individually, let’s have a look at their recurring themes in order to gain a better understanding of what those banners represent.
There are currently 10 countries with blue, red and yellow national flags: Armenia, Chad, Colombia, Congo DR, Mongolia, Romania, Andorra, Equador and Moldova.
There are currently 12 countries with blue and white national flags: Finland, Greece, Honduras, Israel, Micronesia, Somalia, Argentina, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, San Marino and Uruguay
There are currently 3 countries with green and white national flags: Nigeria, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
There are currently 18 countries with red and white national flags: Austria, Indonesia, Latvia, Peru, Monaco, Malta, Poland, Singapore, Canada, Denmark, Bahrain, Georgia, Japan Switzerland, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkey and Qatar.
There are currently 16 nations worldwide being represented by flags embodying green, yellow and orange: Ethiopia, Mali, Senegal, Lithuania, Benin, Togo, Guinea, Cameroon, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Burkina Faso, Sao Tome and Príncipe, Republic of the Congo, Bolivia, Myanmar, and Saint Kitts and Nevis.
The Latvian and the Austrian flags are among the oldest flags in the world. At the same time, their designs look very similar, to the point that, for some, they are indistinguishable. But what lies beneath those similar patterns?
Even for a seasoned vexillologist, the flags of Romania (a country in Central / Southeastern Europe) and Chad (a landlocked country in Central Africa) can prove to be a particularly irksome pair to distinguish. So, let’s examine these extremely similar flags and delve into their subtle differences while also bringing to light some really intriguing facts which contributed to their practically identical looks.
Going through the list of countries with extremely similar flag colors and configurations, one can come across a seemingly bizarre duo: the flags of Indonesia, the largest country in Southeast Asia, with more than 270 million people as well as 6,000 inhabited islands, and Monaco, a small sovereign city state located on the French Riviera in Europe. Anyway, let’s dig into the flags’ similarities, the differences as well as their historical background.
The flags of Jordan and Palestine have been a source of confusion for many flag aficionados, let alone the mere observer. But why do those flags look alike, what do they stand for and how can someone distinguish them?
Being in close proximity, the nations of Australia and New Zealand also seem to be using identical flags: both banners have the British Union Jack and the Southern Cross constellation displayed in the canton and on the hoist side respectively. Yet, closer inspection does reveal significant differences. Let’s have a more thorough look at them.
Flagpoles are a unique way to demonstrate your patriotism or prove your loyalty to various sports teams and groups. And if you still think that it’s just a matter of a simple rope pole and a pedestrian pulley system, you’d better check twice.
A vast region with an interesting mosaic of nations, ethnic groups and religions, the Middle East is, unsurprisingly, home to many countries with a broad array of unique flag designs, symbols and colors. Before looking over those flags individually, let’s have a look at their recurring themes in order to gain a better understanding of what those banners represent.
