Gallery Of Sovereign-state Flags
This gallery of sovereign state flags shows the national or state flags of sovereign states that appear on the list of sovereign states. For other flags, please see flags of active autonomist and secessionist movements, flags of extinct states and gallery of flags of dependent territories. Each flag is depicted as if the flagpole is positioned on the left of the flag, except for those of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia, which are depicted with the hoist to the right. __NOTOC__ A File:Flag of the Taliban.svg, Afghanistan, Islamic Emirate of File:Flag of Afghanistan (2013–2021).svg, Afghanistan, Islamic Republic of File:Flag of Albania.svg, Albania File:Flag of Algeria.svg, Algeria File:Flag of Andorra.svg, Andorra File:Flag of Angola.svg, Angola File:Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg, Antigua and Barbuda File:Flag of Argentina.svg, Argentina File:Flag of Armenia.svg, Armenia File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg, Australia File:Flag of ...
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Flag
A flag is a piece of fabric (most often rectangular or quadrilateral) with a distinctive design and colours. It is used as a symbol, a signalling device, or for decoration. The term ''flag'' is also used to refer to the graphic design employed, and flags have evolved into a general tool for rudimentary signalling and identification, especially in environments where communication is challenging (such as the maritime environment, where semaphore is used). Many flags fall into groups of similar designs called flag families. The study of flags is known as " vexillology" from the Latin , meaning "flag" or " banner". National flags are patriotic symbols with widely varied interpretations that often include strong military associations because of their original and ongoing use for that purpose. Flags are also used in messaging, advertising, or for decorative purposes. Some military units are called "flags" after their use of flags. A ''flag'' (Arabic: ) is equivalent to ...
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