The origin of the flag is unknown and it remains unclear when the first flag was raised.Ships with vexilloids were represented on predynastic Egyptian pottery c.3… See more

One of the most popular uses of a flag is to symbolise a nation or country. Some national flagshave been particularly inspirational to other nations, countries, or subnationa… See more

Flags are particularly important at sea, where they can mean the difference between life and death, and consequently where the rules and regulations for the flying of fla… See more

Flags are usually rectangular in shape (often in the ratio 2:3, 1:2, or 3:5), but may be of any shape or size that is practical for flying, including square, triangular, or swallow tail… See more

Flags can play many different roles in religion. In Buddhism, prayer flags are used, usually in sets of five differently coloured flags. Several flags and banners including th… See more