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Flags

What do the state flags look like? Where can I find the flag for a country? How can I find out what a flag's colors mean? What is the history of the United States Flag? What is Flag Day? Where can I learn all about flags?

• For general information about flags, see the encyclopedia.
• For information and pictures of specific flags, see Flags From Around the World, and a gallery of U.S. State Flags.
• Our State Symbols FAQ has links to official state websites which may have additional information and history for state flags. Just click on the state you are interested in to go to the state page.
• For lots of information on the United States flag, see a History of the American Flag, these feature articles on the U.S. Flag, Flag Day, When and How to Display the U.S. Flag, and this U.S. Flag Timeline. Finally, read the text of The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
• You can also read about the Irish flag and Confederate Flags.

For More on This Topic

• Flags Of The World has thousands of current and historical flags, with details on flag history and color symbolism.
• Flags of the Native Peoples of the United States has over 100 flags for Native American nations and associations.
• Finally, Good Flag, Bad Flag How to Design a Great Flag explains the basics of flag design.

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