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Of all the national flags in the world and throughout history, there's one color that rarely shows up. Flag experts explain ...

Almost every flag in the extensive collection of world flags is recognizable as rectangular. But among all the nations, there are two exceptions—nations with perfect squares for their official flags.

The national flag of England, a white banner with a bold red cross, has been displayed by soccer fans during the World Cup. But it has caused tension over whom, and what, it is meant to represent. St.

To be a European is to have learned from history that what starts off as patriotic fervour can, under the wrong kind of pressure, curdle into something far uglier. Most Europeans thus treat the flags ...