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Frequently asked questions

How many flags are on this page?

196: the national flags of the 193 member states of the United Nations, plus Vatican City, Kosovo and Taiwan.

Which national flag is not a rectangle?

Nepal’s. It is made of two stacked pennants, one above the other, and is the only national flag that is not a rectangle or a square.

Which national flags are square?

The flags of Switzerland and Vatican City. Every other national flag is a rectangle, except Nepal’s.

What is the study of flags called?

Vexillology, from the Latin vexillum, a banner. A person who designs flags is a vexillographer.

How do I find a flag quickly?

Tap a letter in the A-to-Z row to jump to its band. Each flag opens its own page, with its colors, symbols and history, once that page is published.

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