Flag of Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
The flag of Trentino-Alto Adige showcases a distinctive coat of arms set against a white and blue backdrop.
Central Commission for Navigation on the Rhine
Central Commission for Navigation on the Rhine The Central Commission for Navigation on the Rhine (CCNR) is an international organization of European countries with a common interest in the Rhine. CCNR was established in 1815 and is headquartered in Strasbourg, France. The CCNR has observer states that are not members of the European Union but …
Flag of Quebec
Flag of Quebec The flag of Quebec is recognized all over the world as a symbol of the Québec nation. The flag was inaugurated on January 21, 1948, and stands out for featuring a white cross on a blue background. This crosses the St. George’s Cross, a red flag with a white cross that was …
Flag of Adelaide
Flag of Adelaide The flag of Adelaide is a symbol of the city of Adelaide, South Australia. It is based on the coat of arms granted to the municipality in 1857. The current design was adopted in 1991 after a competition held by the Adelaide City Council. The blue and white design is based on …
Flag of Austin, Texas
Flag of Austin, Texas The flag of Austin is the official flag of the city of Austin, Texas. The flag was adopted in 1940 and features a stylized version of Stephen F. Austin’s “Old Three Hundred” settlers’ coat of arms. It has been described as “the most beautiful city flag in America” by Good Morning …
Flag of Sint Maarten
Flag of Sint Maarten The flag of Sint Maarten is a horizontal bicolour of red and white, with the national emblem of Sint Maarten centred on the dividing line. In the middle of the flag, centred along the division line between the red and white fields, appears the coat of arms of Sint Maarten. The …
Western European Union
The Western European Union was the international organisation and military alliance that succeeded the Western Union after the 1954 amendment of the 1948 Treaty of Brussels. The Treaty of Brussels was signed by the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands on 17 March 1948, establishing the Western Union, an intergovernmental defence alliance that …
Flag of Curacao
The flag of Curaçao is a very important symbol for the people of Curacao. The island is one of five islands that make up the Netherlands Antilles. These islands have been part of the Netherlands since 1845 and are an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. This means that although they have their …
Flag of European Union
Flag of the European Union was adopted on December 8, 1955. It is a blue flag with 12 golden stars in a circle. The flag represents the unity of the countries in the European Union. The Flag of the European Union is also sometimes called the “Flag of Unity” or the “Flag of Peace.” The …