A combination of information
regarding the Flags, History and Geography of Nations provides a
fast snapshot of the evolution of each country - a unique
overview of the Flags & Nations of the World
In just a short period of time this
concise information with specific facts and pictures will improve your
overall understanding of the great countries and flags of the World
This useful and unique Educational Resource
may accessed below from the Flags & Nations of the World Alphabetical Index
- the Flags, History and Geography of each of the Nations!
You can go "Around the World in 80
minutes!" gaining an understanding of all the Flags and
Nations
Fly, Hoist and Canton with
the flags description & ratio -
the Study of the Flags - Vexillology
The design & description
using the terminology of Flags based on Heraldic principles
Nations and Flags
of the
World
Locations of Nations:
The locations of the different World Nations
and Countries
Interesting
Facts and Information about National Flags of the World
Each Country is
described under the following headings - an informative addition
to the information provided about the National Flags of the World
- Land Size, Climate / Weather, Population, , Capital City, GDP, Main Industries, Currency
and Agricultural
products. The locations of the different World Nations
and Countries. Check out the Geography and the History of every
Country. Lots of Interesting Facts.
The
History of Flags: Facts, Information and Pictures
The idea of
flying flags grew from the requirements of ancient warfare and
the battlefield
Shields were
painted with emblems to identify Friend or Foe
Warriors
needed to know where their leaders were - the custom of carrying
a pole was adopted - the idea of flags was born!
An emblem
such as a shield, animal or religious device was attached to the
pole for identification
The emblems
were also used for identity and to cover suits of armour - Coats
of Arms were born!
Emblems were the forerunners of modern flags
The Romans
were the first to use cloth flags - they were square and
fastened to cross bars at the end of spears - the idea of
fastening flags to the side of a pole soon followed
The word
"flag" is derived from the old Saxon word "fflaken" which
means to fly or to float in the air
The strict
rules of Heraldry are still used when designing an emblem and
creating flags of today
Flags are
clearly linked to the history of a Nation - every page in this site
therefore provides an historical overview of the Nation
plus information relating to the Geography of the country
Clear,
concise and quick information - enabling our visitors to
go "Around the World in 80
minutes!"
The Colors of Flags:
Facts, Information and Pictures
According to
Ancient and Heraldic traditions much symbolism is associated
with colors. The full development of heraldry in about 1200AD
also brought sophisticated design of flags, some of which
includes a Coat of Arms. The colors on the National Flags of the World represent the
following:
Yellow
Flags - a
symbol of generosity
White
Flags -
peace and honesty
Red Flags-
hardiness, bravery, strength & valour
Blue Flags -
vigilance, truth and loyalty, perseverance & justice
Green
Flags -
hope, joy and love and in many cultures have a sacred
significance
Black
Flags - determination and often reflects the ethnic heritage
of the people
Flags History -
Heraldry - What is a Coat of Arms?
Facts, Information and Pictures
The word
"Heraldry" derives from brave knights entering
tournaments which were always started with a herald sounding a
trumpet. The knights were distinguished by their coats of arms
A Coat of
Arms was a mark of social status reflecting the heritage and
ancestry of the bearer
A Coat of
Arms consists of several elements including the shield, the
mantling, the wreath , helm, the motto and the crest
The official
description of a Coat of Arms is called the 'blazon of arms'
It is
usually a beast of some kind which is depicted on top the helmet
placed above the shield
Flags History -
Heraldry - What is a Crest?
Facts, Information and Pictures
A crest is a
component of a coat of arms
It is
usually a beast of some kind which is depicted on top the helmet
placed above the shield
Some
armigers , a person entitled to bear heraldic arms such as
a knight, used their crest as a personal badge, which led
to the incorrect use of the word "crest" when describing a
shield or full coat of arms
Information
on the
Flags &
Nations
of the World
Flags and Nations of the World:
Facts, Information and Pictures
We hope that the presentation of facts
and information regarding the Nations and Flags of the World
will
prove to be a useful educational resource.
You can go "Around the World in 80 minutes!"
To improve your
knowledge of Flags and Vexillology still further check out the
Flags of all the Nations and test your knowledge with our
interactive, multi-choice, picture-based Flags Trivia Quiz Game - it's fast and
it's fun! If you answer all questions correctly you will earn the
right to enter the Vexillologist Hall of Fame!
