We all know that there are flags to represent each of the world's countries, but not many of us know that much about them beyond that. Sure, you might know a little something about your own country's flag, but unless you're particularly interested in flags, you probably couldn't say why most world flags look the way they do. The thing is, the stories behind many flags are actually super interesting, so if you want to brush up on your general knowledge and learn a few fun facts then read on. This info graphic from 'Just the Flight' shows us 24 flags of the world and briefly describes the origin of or meaning behind each one. Do you know why the United States' iconic star spangled banner has 13 horizontal stripes? Or why Nepal's flag is an unusual shape? Find out this and much more below!
Website: Just the Flight
Well, we've certainly learned a thing or two today!
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