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A flag day is a flag-related holiday, a day designated for flying a certain flag (such as a national flag) or a day set aside to celebrate a historical event such as a nation's adoption of its flag. Flag days are usually codified in national statutes passed by legislative bodies or parliaments ; however, in some countries a decree or ...
Stripes of red and white have been a collective emblem of Austria for over 800 years, and they were first used on the flag in 1191. According to long-established legend, the red and white flag was designed to resemble the bloodstained white coat worn by the Duke of Austria during a fierce battle. 1919–1938 Austria See also: List of Austrian flags
A Europe Day parade in Warsaw, Poland. The Council of Europe was founded on 5 May 1949, and hence it chose that day for its celebrations when it established the holiday in 1964. [7] The "Europe Day" of the EU was introduced in 1985 by the European Communities (the predecessor organisation of the EU).
Designed by artist Reino Niiniranta and officially adopted on 21.11.1990. The regional flag's official flag day is on 11 October, on the name day of Otso. 2020– Flag of Southern Savonia: A black flag charged with the bow and arrow from the region's coat of arms and a yellow hoist. Designed by designer Suvi Ripatti and officially adopted on 09 ...
Around 60 countries gained independence from the United Kingdom throughout its history, the most in the world, followed by around 40 countries that gained independence from France throughout its history. [1] Over 50% of the world's borders today were drawn as a result of British and French imperialism. [2] [3] [4]
Every flag tells a story about a country’s culture, values, and heritage. In this trivia, there are flags from each continent, so get ready for a wild ride through colors, shapes, and symbols!
1823 (as provincial flag within United States of Central America) 1971 (coat of arms modified) United Arab Emirates: 1971: 1971: 1971 Bangladesh: 1972: 1971: 1972 (removal of country's map) Sri Lanka: 1972: 1948: 1972 (four leaves of the Bo tree were added to the corners of the flag) [a] Luxembourg: 1972: 1845 [15] 1845 Saudi Arabia: 1973: 1932 ...
We can date Flag Day's importance all the way back to 1777, when the Continental Congress passed a resolution that stated America must have an official flag to represent the nation and its' people ...