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According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), countries with visually appealing flags tend to attract higher numbers of international tourists.For instance, in 2019, Jamaica welcomed over 4 ...
Most nations have a rectangular ensign - but not all. Three countries have unusually-shaped flags, two of them will be paraded at this evening’s Olympic Opening Ceremony.
It may surprise you to know that many countries have the same or similar flags. One of the ways to identify a country is ...
The U.S., France, Chile and more all have this commonality: red, white and blue flags. Here's why, as explained by Ted Kaye of the North American Vexillological Association.
Flags often imitate or are influenced by other nations, creating “flag families.” For example, the Netherlands’ red, white and blue flag from the 1500s set a precedent.
Three countries have unusually-shaped flags, two of them will be paraded at tonight’s opening ceremony. Most nations have a rectangular ensign, but not all.