National
flags are the symbol of freedom and identity of countries. The flag of a
nation reflects the historical values and standards of a country. The
flags, nowadays, symbolize much more than sheer signage. Their beauty
and attraction is of great value. The development of national flags is
always done carefully, so that it can reflect the real traditions of a
stat, and at the same time are both simple and attractive. Today, we
have compiled an interesting list for our readers. It is top 10 most
beautiful flags in the world.
10. India
India has a very beautiful flag. It is the symbol of liberty. The flag
is called “Taranga”. It has three horizontal bars of saffron, white and
green colors. The flag has been imprinted in the middle with a blue
wheel. Its design was accepted on July 24, 1947, about a year before
India got independence from the British. The flag is made only from
khadi.
9. Portugal
The flag of Portugal has five blue shields that signify the five Morisco
kings Don Afonso Henriques beaten in the Ourique war. The white guard
is the shield of Don Afonso Henriques. This flag has beautiful dots in
the blue shields that are the symbol of the five cuts of Christ. Its
different colors represent different historical overviews of the
country.
8. Pakistan
The national flag of Pakistan was designed by Syed Amir-uddin Kedwaii,
and its design is based on the original flag of the Muslim League. It
has two colors, green and white. The flag is simple yet extremely
beautiful. Green color represents Islamic values, while the white color
is the symbol of peace and harmony.
7. Brazil
The flag of Brazil was approved on November 19, 1889, four days after
the Republic was announced. It has different color combinations. The
green color is the symbol of the Brazilian fields. The yellow losang
indicates wealth of Brazil. The charming blue color indicates the sky of
Rio de Janeiro. Another beautiful color is white, which encloses the
writing which is “Ordem e Progresso” means Order and Progress.
6. Mexico
The flag of Mexico is an erect tricolor combination of different colors;
green, white, and red. The national coat of arms are present in the
center of the white stripe. The flag looks very beautiful because of
having an eagle that holds a serpent in its beak and talon. A wreath of
oak and laurel are tied with a ribbon in the national green-white-red
colors below the eagle. The approximate length and width of this flag is
with 4:7 ratio.
5. Australia
Australia has one of the beautiful flags around the world. For the first
time, it was flown in 1901 and has become an appearance of Australia’s
pride. The flag always remains present on special occasions such as
Australia Day Anzac Day, and Australian National Flag Day. It consists
of three elements on a blue back. The Union Jack in the upper left
corner (or canton) is the symbol of historical relation of the country
with UK. Below it is the Union Jack which is a white Commonwealth Star,
consisting of seven points giving. The Southern Cross exposes the token
of Australia’s geography.
4. Spain
Spain is a country, known for its tourist attractions. Its flag has red
and yellow colors. The red stripes are present on the top and bottom
parts. And the yellow color covers the most portion of this flag. It can
be seen in two pillars of white and gold color. By the whole, the flag
of Spain is multi-colored and extremely beautiful.
3. United States of America
The flag of USA has thirteen equal parallel stripes of red and white
colors. It also has a blue square with fifty stars. The flag of USA is
very attractive and beautiful. It has become a must part of Americans’
patriotism. The stars of this flag are a sign of the heaven.
2. Canada
The flag of Canada has beautiful red and attractive white colors. The
white color represents tranquility and sincerity, while the red color is
considered to be the symbol of courage, force, and bravery.
1. United Kingdom
The flag of the United Kingdom is the mixture of three flags specifying
England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. It consists of a beautiful red
cross on a white background. The colors of this flag are a combination
of Cross of St George representing Red Cross on a white background,
Cross of St Andrew that represents White saltire on blue background, and
others.