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What is the Flag of Liberia?The flag of Liberia is a national flag consisting of eleven red and white stripes and a single blue star that is centered on a white field. It was designed in 1847 and is t...
Read Flag HistoryThe stars on the flag of Brazil represent actual constellations as seen from Rio de Janeiro on November 15, 1889.
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Vexillogasm is a flag encyclopedia. Every national flag has a story - the colours chosen, the symbols placed, the history behind them. You will find detailed flag histories, colour breakdowns, design meanings and high-quality SVG images for every country.
Browse flags by region, search by colour, compare two flags side by side, or test yourself with quizzes sorted by continent. If you study vexillology or just want to know why Nepal's flag has two triangles, you are in the right place.
