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The symbolism behind each unique flag varies, even in flags with similar layouts. Many have religious connotations, such as the cross for Christians, the crescent for Islamic states, or the Star of David for the Jewish state of Israel. FOR MORE INFO: VISIT http://worldflags.com/
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Flags Of The World Facts, figures and information about the
world's flags!
Facts, figures and information about the world's flags!
World Flags
World flags have an incredible amount of importance and symbolism to people all over the globe. They can be flown as a sign of peace and war, or hung as a sign of ceremonial importance, or defaced as a sign of hatred and violence; people have rallied behind flags as a symbol of unity or dissidence alike. Flags have the ability to stir great emotions in all kinds of people, and on a local scale they can represent different groups or organizations. Flags demonstrate ideology and history, and their creation tells about a country or organization’s background and beliefs.
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Historically, flags were first flown in battle to let troops know specific information while they were on the field. They were often used to show troop location or organization, and many times they displayed a family coat of arms or house symbol. Countries soon began to adopt flags as well, essentially derived from coat of arms or other religious symbols, but they were usually only used during war. By the beginning of the 17th century ships began to fly their country’s flag peacefully to help identify the vessel, but it was not for several hundred years that flags became to be used casually during times of peace. Many European flags were derived from medieval wartime symbols.
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As you choose a flag, understand that economy lightweight polyester flags are great for indoor use or temporary outdoor use. If, however, you are looking for a sturdier, weather-resistant flag for outdoor use, we recommend that you purchase a nylon flag. Nylon is the most popular fabric choice for both outdoor and indoor flags. Nylon is light and durable, stands up well to the elements, and dries quickly. Because it’s light, it flies well in the slightest breeze and has a bright appearance in sunlight.
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If you are an American, we strongly urge you to display the American flag, along with another country flag of your choosing. Just please keep in mind, that when flags of countries, states, cities, localities, or pennants of societies are flown on the same halyard with the flag of the United States, the latter should always be at the peak. When the flags are flown from adjacent staffs, the flag of the United States should be hoisted first and lowered last. No such flag or pennant may be placed above the flag of the United States or to the right of the flag of the United States.
When flags of two or more nations are displayed, they are to be flown from separate staffs of the same height. The flags should be of approximately equal size. International usage forbids the display of the flag of one nation above that of another nation in time of peace.
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When displayed from a staff in a church or public auditorium, the flag of the United States of America should hold the position of superior prominence, in advance of the audience, and in the position of honor at the clergyman’s or speaker’s right as he faces the audience. Any other flag so displayed should be placed on the left of the clergyman or speaker or to the right of the audience.
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Facts, figures and information about the world's flags!
Facts, figures and information about the world's flags!
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