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7 fact-checked facts about national flags, vexillology and flag history, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.

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The basics

Which country's flag shows a red maple leaf?

AnswerCanada

Canada adopted its maple leaf flag in 1965.

What is the study of flags called?

AnswerVexillology

Vexillology comes from the Latin vexillum, a banner.

Going deeper

How many stripes are on the US flag?

Answer13

The 13 stripes stand for the original 13 colonies.

What makes Nepal's national flag unusual?

AnswerIt is not rectangular

Nepal's flag is made of two stacked pennants, the only non-rectangular national flag.

Which country's flag features a green cedar tree?

AnswerLebanon

The Lebanon cedar sits in the center of a white band between two red stripes.

Expert level

Which country's national flag includes a map of the country?

AnswerCyprus

Cyprus's flag shows the island's outline in copper color above two olive branches.

The flags of Monaco and Indonesia are both red over white. How do they differ?

AnswerTheir proportions

Monaco's flag is 4:5 while Indonesia's is 2:3.

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