Flags of the World: Country & World Flags
Just as the American flag is a symbol of this nation’s pride and values, flags from countries all over the world use their banners to display their country’s pride to other nations. Each country has a different flag and sometimes cities have flags, too. For instance, New York, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Boston, Pittsburgh, and San Francisco all have city flags that represent what each city stands for.
World flags can be important educational tools for students in multicultural days and various project ideas. For instance, a teacher could assign a project where each student reaches into a bag and pulls out a different world flag. Each student would have his or her own country and do research about that country to present to the class.
Flags can say a lot about a country. For instance, the stripes in the American flag represent the 13 original colonies and the stars represent all 50 current United States. The colors also have meaning, including the red meaning hardiness and valor, white meaning purity and innocence, and blue representing vigilance, perseverance, and justice.
A flag is not just a symbol, but a way for a country to portray itself to the rest of the world. These flags are then made into national icons for each country. In America, you’ll see the US flag on items from pins to stickers to hard hats, all of which you can find here at the United States Flag Store.
We carry almost all the flags of the world in many different sizes and fabrics. If you’re looking for an economical solution, try our Superknit polyester flags that are as durable as nylon, but cost much less. If you’re looking to fly your country flag in high winds or for extended periods of time, we also offer the highest quality nylon flags on the market from such names as the Valley Forge Flag Company.
International flags make great gifts for everyone in touch with their family’s heritage. Decorative bases are available for our world stick flags that hold multiple flags at once. Then, if someone has Irish and Italian ancestors and now lives in America, you can fill three slots with a flag from each country. World flag pins are also available, and remember, if you don’t see the world flag you’re looking for, we can custom-make you a flag or pin to your specifications.
