Flags of UN Member States

The following is a list of UN members and disputed countries.

Country	Flag	Symbolism
Afghanistan	🇦🇫	Black stands for the troubled past, red for the blood shed in the struggle for independence, and green for hope and Islam; the white emblem (mosque and inscription) symbolizes faith and national unity.
Albania	🇦🇱	Red stands for bravery and strength, and the black double-headed eagle represents the sovereign state and the legacy of national hero Skanderbeg.
Algeria	🇩🇿	White symbolizes peace, green is for Islam, and red stands for the blood of those who died for independence; the red star and crescent represent the faith of Islam.
Andorra	🇦🇩	Blue, yellow, and red are derived from neighboring France and Spain; the coat-of-arms (with a crosier, mitre, cows and stripes) represents the country’s historical ties to the church and local nobility.
Angola	🇦🇴	Red represents the blood shed in the independence struggle, black is for the African continent, and the yellow half-gear, machete, and star (inspired by socialist symbols) stand for workers, peasants, and solidarity.
Antigua and Barbuda	🇦🇬	The rising sun represents a new era, black for African heritage, blue for the Caribbean Sea and hope, and red for the energy or determination of the people.
Argentina	🇦🇷	Light blue and white stripes symbolize the sky and clouds (and peace), and the gold sun (Sun of May) represents freedom and a new nation (rooted in Inca heritage).
Armenia	🇦🇲	Red stands for the blood shed by Armenian soldiers, blue for the peaceful skies of Armenia, and orange (apricot) for courage and creative talent of the people.
Australia	🇦🇺	Blue represents the ocean (and carries the UK’s Union Jack) symbolizing historical ties, the large Commonwealth star stands for the federation of states, and the five white stars (Southern Cross) symbolize Australia’s place in the southern sky.
Austria	🇦🇹	White stands for peace and honesty, red for bravery and valor; a legend says these colors come from a duke’s blood-stained cloak (white cloth between two red blood bands).
Azerbaijan	🇦🇿	Blue stands for Turkic heritage, red for progress and democracy, green for Islam; the white crescent and eight-pointed star are symbols of Azerbaijani culture and faith.
Bahamas	🇧🇸	A black triangle at the hoist signifies the strength of the Bahamian people, the aquamarine (blue) stripes represent the surrounding sea and sky, and the gold (yellow) stripe stands for the sun and the country’s sandy shores.
Bahrain	🇧🇭	White symbolizes peace and honesty, red for the nation’s courage; the five white points stand for the Five Pillars of Islam.
Bangladesh	🇧🇩	Green represents the lush land and Islam, and the red circle symbolizes the rising sun and the blood of those who fought for independence.
Barbados	🇧🇧	Blue stripes stand for the sea and sky, the gold (yellow) stripe for the sand and sun, and the black trident head (broken staff) symbolizes the break from colonial rule (separation from the British monarchy).
Belarus	🇧🇾	Red stands for the past (and the sacrifice of its people), green for hope and the land’s fertility; the ornamental red-and-white stripe at the hoist is a traditional folk design.
Belgium	🇧🇪	The vertical stripes of black, yellow, and red are taken from the coat of arms of the Duchy of Brabant: black for determination, yellow for generosity, and red for strength.
Belize	🇧🇿	Blue represents the people and loyalty, red honors the opposite political party and bravery, and the coat-of-arms (with woodcutters and mahogany) highlights the nation’s logging history and unity of its people.
Benin	🇧🇯	Yellow symbolizes the savannah and wealth, green for hope and natural resources, and red for the courage of those who fought for independence.
Bhutan	🇧🇹	The yellow part represents the secular authority of the king, orange stands for Buddhism, and the white dragon (Druk) signifies purity and the nation’s wealth (with jewels in its claws).
Bolivia	🇧🇴	Red stands for the valor of the soldiers, yellow for mineral wealth, and green for fertility; the coat-of-arms (on the state flag) includes an alpaca and a tree symbolizing the nation’s fauna and flora.
Bosnia and Herzegovina	🇧🇦	Blue and yellow are national colors; the yellow triangle represents the country’s shape and the three ethnic groups, and the white stars (semi-circle) symbolize Europe and the country’s European aspirations.
Botswana	🇧🇼	Light blue stands for water and sky, black for the people of Botswana, and white for peace and harmony (the black-and-white band resembles the zebra, the national animal).
Brazil	🇧🇷	Green symbolizes Brazil’s forests, yellow its mineral wealth, and the blue globe with stars represents the sky over Rio de Janeiro and the nation’s states (with the motto “Ordem e Progresso” on a white band).
Brunei Darussalam	🇧🇳	Yellow is the traditional color of the Sultan, black and white diagonal stripes represent the chief ministers, and the red crest (with parasol and wings) symbolizes the monarchy and Islam.
Bulgaria	🇧🇬	White symbolizes peace and honesty, green for agriculture and nature, and red for valor and the blood of those who fought for freedom.
Burkina Faso	🇧🇫	Red stands for revolution and the sacrifice of martyrs, green for the country’s vegetation and hope, and the central yellow star for the guiding light of the revolution.
Burundi	🇧🇮	Green represents hope, white peace, red the struggle for independence; the three stars stand for the three major ethnic groups and national unity.
Cambodia	🇰🇭	Blue represents the monarchy, red the nation, white for the country’s religion (Buddhism); the central emblem of Angkor Wat symbolizes the nation’s heritage.
Cameroon	🇨🇲	Green stands for the lush vegetation, red for independence and unity, and yellow for the savannah and the sun; the central star symbolizes national unity.
Canada	🇨🇦	Red stands for bravery and strength, white for peace; the stylized red maple leaf in the center is a national symbol representing Canada and its nature.
Cape Verde	🇨🇻	Blue represents the Atlantic Ocean, the horizontal white and red stripes symbolize the road to development and peace, and the circle of stars stands for the nation’s islands.
Central African Republic	🇨🇫	The colors (blue, white, green, yellow, red) reflect Pan-African and French influences: blue for the sky, yellow for the sun, green for hope, red for the people’s blood; the star symbolizes a bright future.
Chad	🇹🇩	Blue stands for the sky and hope, yellow for the sun and the desert, and red for the blood of martyrs and national unity.
Chile	🇨🇱	Blue for the sky, white for the snow of the Andes and peace, red for the blood shed for independence; the single white star (the “Lone Star”) represents guidance.
China (PRC)	🇨🇳	Red symbolizes the communist revolution, and the large yellow star represents the Communist Party with the four smaller stars representing the social classes united under the Party.
Colombia	🇨🇴	Yellow (top half) stands for the country’s wealth and sovereignty, blue for the seas and sky, and red for the blood of patriots who fought for freedom.
Comoros	🇰🇲	The four stripes (yellow, white, red, blue) each represent one of the four islands, green for Islam, and the white crescent and four stars stand for Islam and the nation’s unity.
Congo (Republic of the)	🇨🇬	Green represents the lush vegetation, yellow for friendship and the sun, and red for the courage and blood of the country’s martyrs.
Costa Rica	🇨🇷	Blue stands for the sky and opportunities, white for peace and wisdom, and red for the blood shed for freedom.
Côte d’Ivoire	🇨🇮	Orange represents the land’s fertility and savanna, green for hope and the forests, and white for peace and unity.
Croatia	🇭🇷	Red, white and blue are Pan-Slavic colors; the coat-of-arms (a red-and-white checker topped by smaller shields) represents Croatia’s history and regional identity.
Cuba	🇨🇺	Blue stripes represent the departments, white for purity, the red triangle for courage and blood of patriots, and the white star for freedom.
Cyprus	🇨🇾	White signifies peace, the copper-colored map represents the island (after copper mining), and the two olive branches stand for the hope of peace between Greek and Turkish Cypriots.
Czech Republic	🇨🇿	White stands for faith and honesty, red for courage, and blue for vigilance and loyalty (these are Pan-Slavic colors adopted from France after World War I).
Denmark	🇩🇰	A red background with a white Nordic cross; the cross represents Christianity. Red and white are traditional colors symbolizing courage and honesty.
Djibouti	🇩🇯	Light blue for the sky and sea, green for the earth (and Islam), white for peace, and the red star for unity among the nation’s ethnic groups.
Dominica	🇩🇲	Green stands for lush vegetation, the three-colored cross (yellow, black, white) represents the Trinity and the sun, soil, and clouds; the red circle bears a Sisserou parrot (national bird) symbolizing wildlife and the motto of liberty.
Dominican Republic	🇩🇴	The white cross stands for faith and unity, blue for liberty, and red for the blood of heroes; the national coat-of-arms (center) reinforces these values with the motto “Dios, Patria, Libertad” (God, Homeland, Liberty).
Ecuador	🇪🇨	Yellow symbolizes the land’s abundance and fertility, blue the sky and sea, red the blood of heroes; the coat-of-arms (with condor and volcano) reflects the nation’s protection and natural richness.
Egypt	🇪🇬	The Pan-Arab colors: red for the period before the 1952 revolution, white for a bright and bloodless revolution, black for ending oppression; the golden Eagle of Saladin symbolizes power and sovereignty.
El Salvador	🇸🇻	Blue stripes stand for the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea, white for peace; the coat-of-arms (triangle with volcanoes and rainbow) represents the union of Central American nations.
Equatorial Guinea	🇬🇶	Green for the jungles and hope, blue for the sea (Atlantic), white for peace, red for the blood shed for independence; the coat-of-arms (with silk-cotton tree and stars) appears at the hoist on the national flag.
Eritrea	🇪🇷	Green for agriculture and livestock, blue for the sea, red for the blood sacrificed for independence; the yellow olive wreath in the emblem symbolizes peace.
Estonia	🇪🇪	Blue stands for loyalty and the sky, black for the fertile soil and national past, and white for purity and the desire for light.
Eswatini (Swaziland)	🇸🇿	Blue stands for peace and stability, red for past battles, yellow for the country’s resources; the central Nguni shield and spears represent defense of the nation.
Ethiopia	🇪🇹	Green stands for land and hope, yellow for peace and harmony, red for strength; the star (inside a blue circle) symbolizes unity and the country’s bright future.
Fiji	🇫🇯	Light blue for the Pacific Ocean and unity, the Union Jack reflects colonial history, and the shield (with coconut, sugar cane, and dove) represents Fiji’s agricultural heritage and peace.
Finland	🇫🇮	A blue Nordic cross on white: blue for the many lakes and skies, white for snow; the cross represents Christianity (like other Scandinavian flags).
France	🇫🇷	Blue, white, and red (the Tricolour): blue for freedom, white for equality (historically monarchy), and red for fraternity (or the blood of patriots during the Revolution).
Gabon	🇬🇦	Green symbolizes the forests, yellow the equator/sun and natural resources, and blue the ocean.
Gambia	🇬🇲	Red for the sun (and the savanna) and the nation’s courage, blue for the Gambia River, green for agriculture, and the white fimbriations for peace.
Georgia	🇬🇪	White for purity, with five red crosses representing St. George (the patron saint) and the union of Christian faith across the country.
Germany	🇩🇪	Black, red, and gold: black for determination, red for bravery, and gold for generosity (these historic colors symbolize unity and freedom).
Ghana	🇬🇭	Red stands for the blood of those who died for independence, yellow (gold) for mineral wealth, green for the rich forests, and the black star for African emancipation.
Greece	🇬🇷	Blue represents the sea and sky, white for purity of struggle, and the cross for Greek Orthodoxy and faith.
Grenada	🇬🇩	Red for courage, yellow for wisdom and sunshine, green for fertility; the nutmeg and stars symbolize the islands and the people’s energy.
Guatemala	🇬🇹	Blue represents the sky and loyalty, white for peace; the coat-of-arms (with quetzal bird and scroll) symbolizes liberty and independence.
Guinea	🇬🇳	Red for the blood of martyrs, yellow for the sun and the land’s wealth, and green for agriculture.
Guinea-Bissau	🇬🇼	Red stands for the blood of independence fighters, yellow for the sun, green for hope, and the black star for African unity.
Guyana	🇬🇾	Green symbolizes forests, white for rivers and water, gold for mineral wealth, red for zeal, black for endurance; the golden arrowhead shape signifies forward movement.
Haiti	🇭🇹	Blue stands for the black majority, red for the mixed-race population (together symbolizing unity); the coat-of-arms (palm and cannons) includes the motto “L’union fait la force.”
Honduras	🇭🇳	Blue for the Pacific and Caribbean, white for peace; the five blue stars represent the five former provinces of Central America (and hope for their unity).
Hungary	🇭🇺	Red for strength, white for faithfulness, green for hope.
Iceland	🇮🇸	Blue for the mountains, white for snow and ice, and red for fire (volcanoes); the Nordic cross reflects Christianity and ties to Scandinavia.
India	🇮🇳	Saffron (orange) for courage and sacrifice, white for peace and truth, green for faith and fertility; the navy-blue Ashoka Chakra (wheel) represents the eternal wheel of law (dharma).
Indonesia	🇮🇩	Red for courage and the blood of heroes, white for purity.
Iran	🇮🇷	Green stands for Islam, white for peace, and red for courage; the emblem in the center (a stylized “Allah”) and the border script emphasize Islamic heritage.
Iraq	🇮🇶	Pan-Arab colors: red for struggle, white for a bright future, black for past oppression; the green script in the center says “Allahu Akbar” (God is greatest).
Ireland	🇮🇪	Green represents Gaelic tradition, orange the followers of William of Orange (Protestants), and white the hope for peace between them.
Israel	🇮🇱	Blue stripes on white resemble a tallit (prayer shawl), symbolizing Judaism; the central Star of David represents Jewish identity and unity.
Italy	🇮🇹	Green for plains and hills, white for the Alps’ snow (and faithfulness), and red for the blood of those who fought for independence (these are Pan-Italian colors).
Jamaica	🇯🇲	Green for hope and the land, black for strength and endurance, and gold (yellow) for the natural wealth and sunlight.
Japan	🇯🇵	White represents purity, and the red circle (sun) is a symbol of the sun goddess (and Japan’s nickname “Land of the Rising Sun”).
Jordan	🇯🇴	Pan-Arab colors: black for the Abbasids, white for the Umayyads, green for the Fatimids, and red for the Hashemites; the seven-pointed star stands for unity and the verses of the Quran.
Kazakhstan	🇰🇿	Sky blue stands for freedom and cultural unity, yellow for the future and the sun; the golden sun and eagle symbolize life and independence, and the pattern on the hoist is a traditional nomadic motif.
Kenya	🇰🇪	Black for the people, red for the blood shed during the struggle for independence, green for the land’s agriculture, white for peace and unity; the Maasai shield and spears symbolize defense of freedom.
Kiribati	🇰🇮	A gold frigatebird flying over a gold rising sun (over blue and white waves) symbolizes freedom and the equatorial sun; blue represents the Pacific Ocean, and the three white wavy stripes the three island groups.
Kosovo	🇽🇰	Blue symbolizes Europe, the yellow map outlines Kosovo’s territory, and the six white stars stand for the six major ethnic groups.
Kuwait	🇰🇼	Pan-Arab colors: green for agriculture, white for peace, red for the battles of the past, and black for defeat of enemies.
Kyrgyzstan	🇰🇬	Red stands for bravery, the yellow sun with 40 rays represents the 40 tribes unified by Manas (a legendary hero), and the red emblem (inside the sun) is a “tunduk” (the yurt’s roof) symbolizing home.
Laos	🇱🇦	Blue stands for prosperity, red for the blood shed for independence, white for justice; the central white disk symbolizes the full moon over the Mekong River.
Latvia	🇱🇻	Dark red stands for the willingness of the people to give their blood for freedom, and white for honesty and independence (legend says the red is from a slain leader’s blood on a white cloth).
Lebanon	🇱🇧	White stands for peace and the snowy mountains, red for sacrifice and valor, and the green cedar represents longevity and steadiness (and appears on the country’s coat-of-arms).
Lesotho	🇱🇸	Blue for the sky and rain, white for peace, green for prosperity (land); the black Basotho hat (mokorotlo) in the center represents the traditional culture and the people.
Liberia	🇱🇷	Red and white stripes represent the eleven signatories of independence (and sacrifice and unity), white for moral worth, red for courage; the blue square with a white star echoes the U.S. flag, symbolizing freedom.
Libya	🇱🇾	(Current flag:) Red stands for the Libyan bloodshed for freedom, black for the dark period of occupation, and green for the country’s agriculture and Islam; the white crescent and star are traditional Islamic symbols.
Liechtenstein	🇱🇮	Blue stands for the sky, red for evening fires lit in homes (historical tradition), and the gold crown symbolizes the unity of the people and the princely state.
Lithuania	🇱🇹	Yellow stands for the sun and prosperity, green for the forests and nature, and red for the courage and the blood of patriots.
Luxembourg	🇱🇺	Red for bravery, white for peace, and light blue for determination; these colors come from the coat of arms of the Grand Duke of Luxembourg.
Madagascar	🇲🇬	White for purity and sovereignty, red for the sovereignty and people’s courage, and green for the nation’s peasantry and hope.
Malawi	🇲🇼	Black for the people of Africa, red for the blood of independence, green for the land, and the rising sun for the dawn of hope and freedom.
Malaysia	🇲🇾	Blue stands for unity, red and white stripes for the equal status of the states, the yellow crescent for Islam, and the 14-point star for the unity of the 13 states and federal territories.
Maldives	🇲🇻	Green stands for peace and the palm (prosperity), red for the blood of heroes, and the white crescent for Islam.
Mali	🇲🇱	Green for hope and fertility, yellow for purity and wealth, red for the blood of martyrs (Pan-African colors).
Malta	🇲🇹	White for peace, red for bravery; the George Cross (in the canton) honors Maltese heroism in World War II.
Marshall Islands	🇲🇭	Blue for the Pacific Ocean, diagonal stripes for the equator and the sunrise (orange) and seas (white), and the large white star (24 rays) for the islands and a bright future.
Mauritania	🇲🇷	Green stands for Islam, gold for the desert sands, and the white crescent and star for faith.
Mauritius	🇲🇺	Red for the struggle for freedom, blue for the Indian Ocean, yellow for the sun, and green for agriculture.
Mexico	🇲🇽	Green for hope and independence, white for unity and purity, red for the blood of heroes; the coat-of-arms (eagle eating a serpent) is an Aztec legend symbolizing the founding of the capital.
Micronesia (Federated States of)	🇫🇲	Blue for the Pacific Ocean, and the four white stars represent the four states of the federation.
Monaco	🇲🇨	Red for the ruling prince (House of Grimaldi) and white for the Church (or peace); these have been the colors of Monaco’s rulers since the 14th century.
Mongolia	🇲🇳	Red stands for prosperity and progress, blue for the eternal sky; the yellow Soyombo symbol on the hoist represents freedom, fire (philosophy, sun, moon), earth, water, and a Yin–Yang for balance.
Montenegro	🇲🇪	Red for courage, gold for prosperity; the golden double-headed eagle and shield (with lion) is the national emblem, signifying sovereignty and heritage.
Morocco	🇲🇦	Red stands for bravery and strength (historically the ruling dynasty), and the green pentagram (five-pointed star) represents the Seal of Solomon and Islam.
Mozambique	🇲🇿	Green for the land, black for the people, yellow for minerals, white for peace, and the red triangle for the struggle; the yellow star with a book, hoe, and rifle symbolizes education, agriculture, and defense.
Myanmar (Burma)	🇲🇲	Yellow symbolizes solidarity, green for peace and tranquility, red for courage; the large white star represents the union of the country.
Namibia	🇳🇦	Blue for the sky and sea, red for the people’s heroism and their future, green for vegetation, white for peace; the golden sun represents life and energy.
Nauru	🇳🇷	Blue for the Pacific Ocean, the yellow stripe for the Equator (Nauru is just south of it), and the white 12-pointed star for the island’s 12 original tribes.
Nepal	🇳🇵	Crimson red for bravery, the blue border for peace, and the two triangular shapes for the Himalayas and the two major religions; the moon and sun symbols represent harmony and resolve.
Netherlands	🇳🇱	Red stands for bravery, white for peace and honesty, and blue for vigilance and loyalty; these colors date back to the Dutch Revolt against Spain in the 16th century.
New Zealand	🇳🇿	Blue for the Pacific Ocean and sky, the Union Jack for historical ties to the UK, and the four red stars (Southern Cross) for New Zealand’s location in the Southern Hemisphere.
Nicaragua	🇳🇮	Blue for the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, white for peace; the coat-of-arms (triangle with volcanoes and a rainbow) symbolizes equality, liberty and nature.
Niger	🇳🇪	Orange at the top for the Sahara Desert and the sun, white for purity and the River Niger, and green for the fertile southern regions; the orange circle represents the sun.
Nigeria	🇳🇬	Green for the nation’s agriculture and wealth, white for peace and unity.
North Korea	🇰🇵	Red symbolizes revolutionary patriotism and the blood shed for freedom, white the purity of the Korean nation, blue stands for sovereignty and peace; the red star represents communism.
Norway	🇳🇴	Red for courage, white for honesty, and blue for loyalty; the blue Nordic cross outlined in white is a symbol of Christianity and reflects Norway’s Scandinavian heritage.
Oman	🇴🇲	White stands for peace and prosperity, red for battles and struggle, green for fertility; the national emblem (khanjar dagger in crossed swords) appears on the hoist.
Pakistan	🇵🇰	Green represents Islam and the Muslim majority, white for religious minorities and peace, and the white crescent and star symbolize progress and light.
Palau	🇵🇼	Light blue for the Pacific Ocean, yellow circle for the full moon (a symbol of peace and prosperity in Palauan culture).
Palestine	🇵🇸	Pan-Arab colors: black for the Abbasid heritage, white for the Umayyads, green for the Fatimids and Islam, and red for the Hashemites and the blood of martyrs.
Panama	🇵🇦	White stands for peace, blue for the Conservative party (and the Pacific), red for the Liberal party (and the blood of martyrs); the stars represent purity and authority, reflecting political harmony.
Papua New Guinea	🇵🇬	The diagonal colors separate the flag: black and red are traditional local colors; the yellow bird-of-paradise symbolizes the people’s emergence and freedom, and the Southern Cross (white stars) marks location in the Southern Hemisphere.
Paraguay	🇵🇾	Red for bravery, white for peace, blue for liberty; the flag has different emblems on each side (a coat-of-arms on the front, and the treasury seal on the reverse).
Peru	🇵🇪	Red for the blood of heroes, white for peace; the coat-of-arms (with vicuña, cinchona tree, and cornucopia) appears on official flags to symbolize national fauna, flora, and mineral wealth.
Philippines	🇵🇭	Blue for peace and justice, red for patriotism and valor, white for equality; the sun represents freedom (with eight rays for provinces) and the three stars stand for the three island groups (Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao).
Poland	🇵🇱	White for peace and purity, red for valor and the blood of patriots.
Portugal	🇵🇹	Green symbolizes hope, red the struggles of the revolution; the coat-of-arms with shield and armillary sphere represents Portugal’s navigational history and royal lineage.
Qatar	🇶🇦	White represents peace, maroon (dark red) stands for the bloodshed in past wars; the nine-point serrated edge marks Qatar’s role as the ninth member of the “reconciled emirates.”
Romania	🇷🇴	Blue stands for liberty, yellow for justice, and red for fraternity (these are liberal values and also historical regional colors of the country).
Russia	🇷🇺	White for nobility and honesty, blue for faithfulness and loyalty, red for courage and love (these colors date back to the 17th century).
Rwanda	🇷🇼	Blue for happiness and peace (sky), yellow for economic development, green for hope and prosperity, and the golden sun with rays symbolizes unity and the fight against ignorance.
Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (Western Sahara)	🇪🇭	Pan-Arab colors: black for the past, white for peace, green for Islam, and red for the sacrifices in the struggle; the star and crescent echo Islamic heritage.
Saint Kitts and Nevis	🇰🇳	Green stands for fertile land, yellow for sunshine, black for African heritage, red for the struggle; the two white stars on the black diagonal band represent the two islands and hope.
Saint Lucia	🇱🇨	Blue for the sky and freedom, yellow for the sunshine and the country’s bright future, black and white triangles for the cultural heritage; the triangle represents the Pitons (volcanic peaks).
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	🇻🇨	Blue for freedom, yellow for sunshine, green for vegetation; the three diamonds (yellow) form a “V” for Vincent and stand for the islands and the people.
Samoa	🇼🇸	Red for courage, blue for freedom, white stars for the Southern Cross constellation (reflecting the nation’s location and Christian heritage).
San Marino	🇸🇲	White stands for peace, light blue for liberty; the coat-of-arms (with three towers and a crown) symbolizes the three fortified peaks and San Marino’s independence.
Sao Tome and Principe	🇸🇹	Green for the tropical vegetation, yellow for cocoa and agriculture, red for the struggle for independence, and the two black stars for the two main islands.
Saudi Arabia	🇸🇦	Green is a sacred color of Islam, the white Arabic inscription is the Islamic creed (shahada), and the sword represents justice.
Senegal	🇸🇳	Green stands for Islam and hope, yellow for natural wealth, red for sacrifice; the green star is a symbol of unity and hope.
Serbia	🇷🇸	Red, blue, and white are Pan-Slavic colors: red for courage, blue for freedom, white for faith; the coat-of-arms (double-headed eagle and crown) reflects Serbia’s heritage.
Seychelles	🇸🇨	Blue for the sky and ocean, yellow for the sun, red for the people and energy, white for social justice, green for land.
Sierra Leone	🇸🇱	Green for agriculture and hope, white for unity and justice, blue for the natural harbor (Freetown) and hope.
Singapore	🇸🇬	Red for universal brotherhood and equality, white for purity and virtue; the crescent moon stands for a young nation on the rise, and the five stars represent democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality.
Slovakia	🇸🇰	White, blue and red are Pan-Slavic colors: white for faith, blue for loyalty, red for bravery; the coat-of-arms (double cross on three hills) symbolizes Christianity and the country’s geography.
Slovenia	🇸🇮	White, blue and red are Pan-Slavic colors: white for truth, blue for loyalty, red for bravery; the coat-of-arms (with Mount Triglav and stars) represents the nation’s mountains and historic noble families.
Solomon Islands	🇸🇧	Blue for the ocean, green for the land, yellow for the sun, and the five white stars represent the major islands of the country.
Somalia	🇸🇴	Light blue for the United Nations (and sky), white star for the unity of the Somali people.
South Africa	🇿🇦	A unique multicolored flag: black, green, and yellow from the African National Congress, red, white, and blue from colonial-era flags; the Y-shape symbolizes the unity of diverse elements.
South Korea	🇰🇷	White background for peace, the red (top) and blue (bottom) of the taeguk (yin–yang) symbolize cosmic balance, and the four black trigrams represent universal harmony.
South Sudan	🇸🇸	Black for the people, red for the blood shed in the fight for independence, green for the land, blue for the Nile, and the yellow star for unity.
Spain	🇪🇸	Red and yellow (gold) were royal colors: red for strength, yellow for generosity; the coat-of-arms (with castle, lion, columns) represents the historic kingdoms of Spain.
Sri Lanka	🇱🇰	Maroon represents the Sinhalese majority, the golden lion and sword for bravery, orange for the Tamil minority, green for Muslims, and the gold border for unity.
Sudan	🇸🇩	Red for the struggle for independence, white for peace, black for Sudan itself (the country’s Arabic name means “land of the blacks”), and green for Islam and agriculture.
Suriname	🇸🇷	Green for the land’s fertility, white for justice and freedom, red for progress, and the large yellow star for unity and a golden future.
Sweden	🇸🇪	Blue represents the sky and lakes, yellow (gold) for generosity; the yellow Nordic cross (Christian cross) dates to the 16th century.
Switzerland	🇨🇭	Red for bravery, white cross for neutrality and faith (symbolizing Christianity and Switzerland’s humanitarian tradition).
Syria	🇸🇾	Pan-Arab colors: red for the Arab Revolt, white for the Umayyad period and a bright future, black for past oppression; the two green stars historically represented Syria and Egypt (now unity).
Tajikistan	🇹🇯	Red for unity, white for purity and snow, green for fertility; the gold crown and seven stars above it symbolize unity and the nation’s bright future.
Thailand	🇹🇭	Red stands for the nation, white for purity and Buddhism, blue for the monarchy; together the stripes represent nation, religion, king.
Taiwan (Republic of China)	🇹🇼	Red symbolizes fraternity and sacrifice, blue for liberty and nationalism, white for equality; the white sun with 12 rays on blue stands for the months and traditional virtues.
Togo	🇹🇬	Green for forests and agriculture, yellow for hope and natural resources, red for the blood shed for independence, and the white star for purity and peace.
Tonga	🇹🇴	White for purity, red for the blood of Christ; the red cross (a Christian cross) reflects the nation’s devotion to Christianity.
Trinidad and Tobago	🇹🇹	Red for the people’s vitality, black for the country’s strength and dedication, and white for the sea and purity; the diagonal design symbolizes energy and dynamic spirit.
Tunisia	🇹🇳	Red for the blood of martyrs and courage, white for peace; the central white circle with red crescent and star reflects Islam (derived from Ottoman symbolism).
Turkey	🇹🇷	Red for independence and the future, white star and crescent for Islam (and the Turkish nation); these Ottoman-era colors honor the country’s heritage.
Turkmenistan	🇹🇲	Green for Islam and the nation’s primary color, the red vertical stripe contains five traditional carpet guls (tribal emblems), and the white crescent and stars (five points) for Islam and unity.
Tuvalu	🇹🇻	Light blue for the Pacific Ocean, the Union Jack for historical ties to the UK, and nine yellow stars for the nine islands of Tuvalu.
Uganda	🇺🇬	Black for the people of Uganda, yellow for the bright sun and natural wealth, red for brotherhood; the grey crowned crane (national bird) stands on one leg, symbolizing the nation’s forward movement.
Ukraine	🇺🇦	Blue for the sky, yellow for the wheat fields — together representing peace and prosperity (Ukraine’s natural landscape).
United Arab Emirates	🇦🇪	Pan-Arab colors: green for fertility, white for neutrality, black for strength (oil wealth), red for courage; together they represent Arab unity and values.
United Kingdom	🇬🇧	Combination of crosses: red St. George’s cross (England) outlined in white on blue (Scotland) with a diagonal red St. Patrick’s saltire (Ireland) overlaid; together symbolizing the union of those countries.
Tanzania	🇹🇿	Green for the land, black for the people, blue for the sea and lakes, and yellow for mineral wealth; the diagonal design represents the diverse cultures’ unity.
United States	🇺🇸	Red for valor, white for purity, blue for justice; 50 stars for the states and 13 stripes for the original colonies.
Uruguay	🇺🇾	White for peace, blue for the sky (and the nine original provinces); the Sun of May (a radiant golden sun) symbolizes liberty and independence.
Uzbekistan	🇺🇿	Blue for the sky and water (and Turkic heritage), white for peace, green for nature and Islam, red fimbriations for power; the crescent for Islam, and 12 stars for the months and historic provinces.
Vanuatu	🇻🇺	Green for fertile land, red for Melanesian blood and strength, black for the ni-Vanuatu people, and yellow Y-shape for the light of the Gospel; the emblem (boar’s tusk and namele leaves) symbolizes tradition and peace.
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)	🇻🇪	Yellow stands for the nation’s wealth and sunshine, blue for the sea and independence, red for the blood of patriots; the arch of eight stars represents the provinces that declared independence.
Vietnam	🇻🇳	Red for revolution and sacrifice, the yellow star for the unity of workers, farmers, soldiers, intellectuals and youth in building socialism.
Yemen	🇾🇪	Pan-Arab colors: red for the blood of martyrs and unity, white for a bright future, black for the dark past.
Zambia	🇿🇲	Green for agriculture and the land, orange (or red) for mineral wealth, black for the people, and the flying eagle symbolizes freedom and the nation’s ability to rise above problems.
Zimbabwe	🇿🇼	Green for agriculture, yellow for mineral wealth, red for the blood shed in the struggle for independence, black for the heritage of the majority; the yellow Zimbabwe Bird on a red star represents national identity and aspirations.