195 Countries Flags Quiz (Part 1)

[C] India | The flag of India is a horizontal tricolor of India orange, white, and India green. There is a navy blue wheel with 24 spokes in the center of the white band. The orange symbolizes courage and sacrifice, white stands for purity and truth, and green represents faith and fertility. The wheel, or Ashoka Chakra, represents the eternal cycle of life and the nation's spiritual heritage.

[A] China | The flag of China is a red field with five golden stars. One large star, which represents the Communist Party of China, is surrounded by four smaller stars that symbolize the four social classes (the working class, the peasantry, the urban petty bourgeoisie, and the national bourgeoisie). The red color signifies revolution, while the yellow stars represent the bright future of the nation.

[D] United States | The flag of the United States, often referred to as the Stars and Stripes, consists of 13 horizontal stripes of red and white, representing the 13 original colonies, and a blue rectangle in the canton with 50 small white five-pointed stars, each representing a state.

[B] Indonesia | The flag of Indonesia, known as the "Sang Saka Merah-Putih," is a bi-color flag with two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and white (bottom). Red symbolizes courage, while white represents purity.

[D] Pakistan | The flag of Pakistan is a green field with a white vertical bar at the hoist side. In the center, there is a white crescent moon and a five-pointed star. The green color represents Islam, the crescent moon and star are traditional symbols of Islam, and the white bar represents the minority religions.

[A] Nigeria | The flag of Nigeria is a tricolor of green, white, and green vertical bands. The green represents the country's rich vegetation, and the white stands for peace and unity.

[C] Brazil | The flag of Brazil features a green field with a large yellow diamond in the center. Inside the diamond, there is a blue circle with 27 small white five-pointed stars arranged in the pattern of the night sky as it appeared over Rio de Janeiro on November 15, 1889, the date of the declaration of the Republic of Brazil. The blue circle represents the sky, and the stars symbolize the country's 26 states and the Federal District.

[D] Bangladesh | The flag of Bangladesh is a red circle on a green field. The red circle, which is centered on the green field, represents the sun and the courage and vibrancy of the people. Green symbolizes the lushness of the land.

[B] Russia | The flag of Russia consists of three equal horizontal bands of white (top), blue, and red. The white represents nobility and purity, blue symbolizes loyalty and honesty, and red stands for courage and love.

[A] Ethiopia | The flag of Ethiopia is a horizontal tricolor of green, yellow, and red with a central emblem on the hoist side. The emblem features a single golden star with rays emanating from it, symbolizing the unity and diversity of the country's people. The colors represent fertility (green), hope and peace (yellow), and strength through diversity (red).

[A] Mexico | The flag of Mexico is a vertical bi-color of green, white, and red with the national coat of arms charged in the center of the white stripe. The green represents hope, white symbolizes purity, and red stands for the blood of those who fought for the country's independence. The coat of arms features an eagle perched on a cactus with a snake in its beak, representing the founding legend of Mexico-Tenochtitlan.

[C] Japan | The flag of Japan is a white field with a red circle in the center. The red circle represents the sun, and the flag is often referred to as the "Sun Symbol." The flag is a symbol of Japan's history and culture, where the sun has a significant role in the country's mythology.

[D] Egypt | The flag of Egypt consists of three horizontal stripes of red, white, and black. The red stripe represents strength, the white symbolizes purity and honor, and the black represents fertility. There is also a vertical band on the hoist side with the Egyptian eagle of Saladin, a symbol of the country's ancient history.

[D] Philippines | The flag of the Philippines is divided diagonally from the lower hoist-side corner to the upper fly-side corner into two triangles. The upper triangle is blue and represents peace, justice, truth, and love, while the lower triangle is red and symbolizes courage. In the center is a white equilateral triangle with three yellow stars, representing the three main island groups of the country.

[B] DR Congo | The flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo consists of a sky blue field with a red diagonal stripe outlined in yellow running from the lower left to the upper right corner. In the upper left canton, there is a yellow five-pointed star. The sky blue color symbolizes peace and hope, while the yellow star represents national unity and the hope for a prosperous future. The red stripe signifies the sacrifices and bloodshed during the struggle for independence, and the yellow outline symbolizes the country's rich natural resources.

[A] Vietnam | The flag of Vietnam is a red field with a large yellow five-pointed star in the center. The red symbolizes revolution and the blood of those who fought for the country's independence, while the yellow star represents the light of freedom.

[C] Iran | The flag of Iran consists of three horizontal bands of green, white, and red with the national emblem at the center of the white band. The green represents Islam, the white symbolizes purity, and the red stands for the blood of those who died in the struggle for freedom. The emblem features four crescents and a sword, representing the four verses of an Islamic prayer.

[B] Turkey | The flag of Turkey is a red field with a white star and a white crescent, both facing each other. The star and crescent are traditional symbols of Islam, and the red color represents the blood of those who died in the struggle for independence.

[D] Germany | The flag of Germany is a tricolor of black, red, and gold horizontal bands. These colors have been associated with Germany since the 19th century and are said to represent the values of honesty, valor, and justice.

[B] Thailand | The flag of Thailand is a horizontal tricolor of red, white, and blue bands. The blue band is twice the size of each of the other two bands. The blue represents the monarchy, the white symbolizes the religious institution, and the red stands for the nation and the blood of those who sacrificed themselves for the country.

[B] United Kingdom | The flag of the United Kingdom, known as the Union Jack, is composed of three crosses: the red cross of St. George of England, the white diagonal cross of St. Andrew of Scotland, and the red diagonal cross of St. Patrick of Ireland. The flag represents the union of these four countries within the UK.

[C] Tanzania | The flag of Tanzania consists of four colors: green for the country's natural resources, blue for the Indian Ocean and rivers, black for the African people, and gold for the country's wealth and minerals. The flag also features a yellow giraffe, symbolizing the country's wildlife.

[C] France | The flag of France, known as the Tricolor, is composed of three vertical stripes of blue, white, and red. The blue represents the monarchy, the white symbolizes the Catholic faith, and the red stands for the bravery of the people.

[A] South Africa | The flag of South Africa is a horizontal bi-color of red and blue, with a green Y-shaped band that separates the red and blue and extends into the white border. The Y-shape represents the convergence of the diverse elements within South African society, and the colors represent the various ethnic groups and the natural elements of the country.

[D] Italy | The flag of Italy is a vertical tricolor of green, white, and red. The green represents hope, the white symbolizes faith, and the red stands for charity. The flag is often referred to as the Italian tricolor or Il Tricolore.

[B] Kenya | The flag of Kenya features four horizontal stripes of black, red, and green, with a traditional Maasai shield and two spears at the center. The black represents the people of Kenya, the red symbolizes the blood shed for independence, and the green stands for the country's natural wealth. The Maasai shield and spears represent defense and the struggle for freedom.

[A] Myanmar | The flag of Myanmar consists of three horizontal stripes of yellow, green, and red, with a blue canton in the upper left corner containing a white five-pointed star. The yellow represents the unity of the people, the green symbolizes peace, and the red stands for bravery and valor. The blue canton represents the Union and the white star signifies the guiding light of the Union.

[C] Colombia | The flag of Colombia is a horizontal tricolor of yellow, blue, and red. The yellow represents the richness of the country's resources, the blue symbolizes the two oceans that border Colombia, and the red stands for the blood shed in the struggle for independence.

[B] South Korea | The flag of South Korea, known as the Taegeukgi, features a white background with a red and blue Yin-Yang symbol in the center, surrounded by four black trigrams from the I Ching. The yin-yang symbolizes the balance of opposites, while the trigrams represent the elements of heaven, earth, water, and fire.

[D] Sudan | The flag of Sudan consists of three horizontal stripes of red, white, and black, with a green triangle on the hoist side. The red represents the struggle for freedom, the white symbolizes peace, the black represents the African people, and the green triangle represents the country's agricultural and natural resources.

[D] Uganda | The flag of Uganda features six horizontal stripes of black, yellow, red, black, yellow, and red, with a white crested crane in the center. The black represents the people of Uganda, the yellow symbolizes the sun, and the red stands for the blood shed in the struggle for independence. The white crane represents the country's wildlife and is a symbol of peace.

[B] Spain | The flag of Spain consists of two horizontal stripes of red and yellow, with the yellow stripe being twice the width of the red one. In the center of the yellow stripe is the Spanish coat of arms, which includes the royal crown, the Pillars of Hercules, and the motto "Plus Ultra" (further beyond).

[C] Algeria | The flag of Algeria is a vertical bi-color of green and white, with a red crescent and star in the center. The green represents Islam, the white symbolizes purity, and the red crescent and star are traditional symbols of Islam.

[A] Iraq | The flag of Iraq features three horizontal stripes of red, white, and black, with three green stars in the center of the white stripe. The red represents the struggle for freedom, the white symbolizes peace, the black stands for oil, and the green stars represent Islam.

[A] Argentina | The flag of Argentina is a triband, consisting of light blue and white stripes, with the sun of May in the top left corner. The light blue and white stripes represent the clear skies and the clouds, respectively, and the sun of May symbolizes the May Revolution, which led to Argentina's independence.

[C] Afghanistan | The flag of Afghanistan consists of three vertical stripes of black, red, and green, with a white emblem in the center. The black represents the past, the red symbolizes the blood shed in the struggle for freedom, and the green stands for the future and prosperity. The white emblem features a mosque with a pulpit and a mihrab, representing the country's Islamic faith.

[D] Yemen | The flag of Yemen features three horizontal stripes of red, white, and black. The red stripe represents the blood shed in the struggle for independence, the white symbolizes a bright future, and the black represents the dark past of colonialism.

[A] Canada | The flag of Canada, known as the Maple Leaf, consists of a red field with a white square in the center, containing a red 11-pointed maple leaf. The red and white are the official colors of Canada, and the maple leaf is a widely recognized symbol of the country.

[A] Poland | The flag of Poland is a horizontal bi-color of white and red. The white represents purity and the red symbolizes courage and determination. The flag is often referred to as the White and Red or Biało-Czerwone.

[B] Morocco | The flag of Morocco consists of a red field with a green pentagram, known as a Solomon's seal, in the center. The red represents the people and their struggle, and the green pentagram symbolizes the country's Islamic faith.

[D] Angola | The flag of Angola consists of two horizontal bands of red (top) and black with a yellow emblem in the center. The red represents the struggle for independence, the black symbolizes the African continent, and the yellow represents the country's wealth. The emblem features a machete, a star, and a gear, symbolizing agriculture, progress, and industry, respectively.

[C] Ukraine | The flag of Ukraine features two horizontal stripes of blue and yellow. The blue represents the sky and freedom, while the yellow symbolizes the fields of wheat that cover much of the country, signifying prosperity and wealth.

[C] Uzbekistan | The flag of Uzbekistan consists of three horizontal stripes of blue, white, and green, with a red field in the left canton featuring a white crescent and twelve stars. The blue symbolizes the sky and water, the white represents peace and purity, and the green stands for nature and fertility. The red field and the crescent are traditional symbols of Islam.

[B] Malaysia | The flag of Malaysia is composed of 14 horizontal red and white stripes, representing the 13 states of Malaysia and the federal government, respectively. The canton features a blue field with a yellow crescent and a 14-pointed star, symbolizing the unity of the states under the federal government.

[A] Mozambique | The flag of Mozambique consists of three horizontal stripes of green, black, and yellow, with a red triangle on the hoist side containing a yellow star, an AK-47 assault rifle, and a hoe. The green represents the riches of the land, the black symbolizes the African continent, the yellow stands for the country's minerals, and the red triangle represents the struggle for liberation. The star signifies Marxism and internationalism, the AK-47 represents defense and vigilance, and the hoe symbolizes the country's agriculture.

[B] Ghana | The flag of Ghana is a horizontal tricolor of red, yellow, and green, with a black five-pointed star in the center of the yellow stripe. The red represents the blood shed during the country's struggle for independence, the yellow symbolizes the country's mineral wealth, and the green stands for the rich forests. The black star is a symbol of the African emancipation and is often referred to as the Black Star of Africa.

[A] Peru | The flag of Peru consists of three vertical stripes of red, white, and red. The red stripes represent the blood shed by the national heroes in the fight for independence, and the white stripe symbolizes peace and purity.

[A] Saudi Arabia | The flag of Saudi Arabia is a green field with the Islamic declaration of faith inscribed in white Arabic script, known as the Shahada. The Shahada states, "There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah." The green color represents the traditional color of the region and is also associated with Islam.

[D] Madagascar | The flag of Madagascar features three vertical stripes of red, white, and green. The red and green stripes represent the island's struggle for independence and its natural resources, respectively, while the white stripe symbolizes peace. A red Malagasy cross, called the Ankavandra, is centered on the white stripe, representing the need for a continued struggle for peace and unity.

[C] Côte d'Ivoire | The flag of Côte d'Ivoire is composed of three vertical stripes of orange, white, and green. The orange represents the land and the daily struggles of the people, the white symbolizes peace and purity, and the green represents the country's forests and agriculture.