Chapter 1
Breaking the four-sided mold
Chapter 2
Beasts, weapons, and unexpected objects
Chapter 3
Maps, text, and astronomical anomalies
Chapter 4
The secrets of rare flag colors
YOUR GOAL
Master of Stories behind unusual flags
Ch 3 · Maps, text, and astronomical anomalies
schopenhauer Saudi Arabia's flag features Arabic calligraphy that must be read correctly from both sides.
BETA
schopenhauer Match the world's strangest flags to discover the bizarre stories behind their unique designs.
Fun Fact
Brazil's mirror sky: The sky on Brazil's flag is depicted as if seen by an observer outside the celestial sphere looking down on Earth.
Glossary
map (noun)
A diagrammatic representation of an area of land or sea showing physical features. In 1960, Cyprus adopted a national flag featuring a silhouette map of the island.
A diagrammatic representation of an area of land or sea showing physical features. In 1960, Cyprus adopted a national flag featuring a silhouette map of the island.
Quiz
Which European territory, declaring independence in 2008, followed Cyprus's lead by putting its map on its flag?
Quiz
Which island nation was the first to put an outline of its country's map on its flag?