Flags with Names Directory
Complete reference directory cataloging sovereign flags, ISO 3166-1 codes, and historical design symbolism.
Major Vexillological Color Families
The 50 stars represent the 50 current states, and 13 stripes represent original colonies.
The Union Jack combines the crosses of St George (England), St Andrew (Scotland), and St Patrick (Ireland).
The French Tricolore influenced many world flags, symbolizing liberty, equality, and fraternity.
The black, red, and gold tricolor was adopted during the 1848 revolutions as a symbol of unity.
The green, white, and red tricolor was inspired by the French flag and adopted under Napoleon in 1797.
The red and yellow stripes date back to 1785 King Charles III to make warships easily identifiable.
Known as the Hinomaru (sun disc), symbolizing the rising sun in Japanese cultural heritage.
The large star represents the Communist Party, flanked by 4 smaller stars representing the social classes.
The iconic 11-pointed red maple leaf was officially adopted on February 15, 1965.
The green represents the rainforests, yellow mineral wealth, and the celestial globe shows the night sky over Rio in 1889.
Features the Union Jack in the canton and the Southern Cross constellation on the fly.
The Tiranga features saffron, white, and green with the navy blue Ashoka Chakra in the center.
The Taegeukgi represents the balance of yin and yang, surrounded by four trigrams.
Adopted in 1994, its Y-shape symbolizes the convergence of diverse elements within South African society.
Features the Sun of May, commemorating the emergence of the sun during the 1810 May Revolution.
Features an eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus devouring a rattlesnake, based on Aztec legend.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code standard for flags?
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 is a two-letter country code system published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to represent countries, dependent territories, and special areas of geographical interest.
Why do so many national flags share identical color schemes?
Most flags belong to historical color families: Pan-Slavic (red, white, blue), Pan-African (red, yellow, green, black), and Pan-Arab (red, white, black, green). These reflect shared cultural, political, or independence movements.