8 Interesting Facts on Flags

Flag are an expressive piece of rectangular fabric that withstands and depicts a universal message for our country. 

Generally, state flags or country flags are made of durable and high quality fiber like nylon. Every fragment of the entire fabric symbolizes a message that stands for something that is of great significance to the country. The art of flag making has evolved much with time and has a glorious history behind. Well built flagpoles, high quality fabric and expertise have contributed much.

Let’s catch up on some interesting facts and history about the proud manifestation of this glorious symbolism.

●        Earlier the first flags were created to help the military to keep a coordination on the battlefield. But these flags ended up representing state and countries. Flags are still used for maritime situations. Prior to 18th century, country or state flags were strictly restricted to naval or military territory only. These days you can easily find an American Flag outside a store or corporation.

●        The oldest country flag design that's still being used consistently today is the Dannebrog of Denmark, dating back to the 13th century.

●        The oldest flag in history is the country flag for Dannebrog of Denmark from 13th century. It is still used for its intricate design.

●        Nepal is the only country whose flag does not have a traditional rectangular shape. The Nepalese flag resembles two triangles stacked on each other.

●        The Brazilian state flag upholds the credit for world’s largest flag which is flying since 1960 in their state capital. The flag measures 8740 square feet.

●        A student or individual studying flag is called vexillographer.

●        In the United States, once a federal flag has gone past the point of repair, it is destroyed in a dignified manner such as burning. It is the most common flag etiquette in the United States.

●        Even she was a successful flag-maker in her own terms there's no solid, evidence to prove that Betsy Ross actually sewed the very first flag of the US.

Flag displays all over the globe represent the ideals and background of a particular country, state, and organization. Flag displays are done for many reasons. Following a certain set of rules, no matter what flags are being displayed helps send a unified message that all flags are to be treated with integrity and respect.