Over the years, they have evolved to incorporate symbols significant to the countries ... the name given to the same flag when flown while at sea. One of the oldest flags of the world, the Union ...

During international athletic events like the Olympics and World Cup, people can typically tell a country by their flag. Indonesia and Monaco's flags are nearly identical, with red stripes over white.

World Flags intends to create characters for all 200 countries competing in the Games He starts by researching the meaning and history of a country's flag as well as the colours and design ...