It may surprise you to know that many countries have the same or similar flags. One of the ways to identify a country is ...

Despite international curiosity and domestic debate, the AK-47 emblem has remained untouched. In 2005, a national competition was launched to redesign the flag and possibly remove the weapon from it.

Flags often imitate or are influenced by other nations, creating “flag families.” For example, the Netherlands’ red, white and blue flag from the 1500s set a precedent.