World Flags

Global Studies 6--Baker Middle School

Brazil:
Blue circle
27 stars on the flag that
represent the 26 states
and 1 federal district of
Brazil.
stars align with the position
in the sky on 11-15-1889--
the day the country was
founded.
yellow rhombus represents
the countrys mineral
wealth.
green represents the
forests of Brazil
Qatar:
white represents peace.
maroon color represents
blood shed by Qataris
fighting for freedom.

the 9 points represent

Qatar being the 9th
member of the Arab
Emirates.
Iraq:
red means struggle and
conflict
white is peace and hope
for the future
black represents the
triumph of Islam
green is Arabic religious
writing,
Japan:
white background
(peace and hope)
Red circle (blood and
struggle)
Red circle represents
the sun.
United Kingdom:
Made up of 4 countries
(Scotland, England, Wales,
Northern Ireland).
combining all 4 flags into
some manner in the united
flag.
Spain:
red and yellow
represent courage,
sacrifice (red) and
generosity (yellow)
Also related to old
Spanish kingdoms
coat of arms reflects
main kingdoms in the
history of Spain.
Nepal:
only flag in the world that is
not rectangular in shape.
blue border represents calm
and peace
red is the color of the
rhododendron (Nepals
national flower)
sun and moon.