Sunday, 23 June 2013

The Uniqueness of Country Flags



Country flags are unique. They represent the country in more ways than words can describe. Every country flag symbolizes the country’s history, culture and ideology that shaped it. You must have seen colors, symbols; lines of text and several other things that speak volumes about its citizens and the ideals of the nation. That is why we believe that learning about the country flags of different nations will open up a whole new world of information and give you access to some of the most interesting information about the country and its origin.


Admittedly, students find history and geography quite uninteresting and thanks to unimaginative teachers these subjects become even more mundane. There is not a better way of learning about countries their flags, histories and geographies than beginning with the country flags. a new trend  that has started of late among schools is observing special days  such as world day and UN weeks which create a very conducive atmosphere for kids to learn about countries included in the UN and see their flags and know about the various things about different things about those countries. 

Flags can teach students quite a lot. Almost every flag has something special about them and those are embedded deep into the design of the flag. Mostly country flags  are colorful and have different objects on them. Most common items found on flags are crescents, flowers, mystical animals and color bands. The special colors on the flag signify different meanings and learning about them can be very interesting. Flags also open a window into the country’s culture, beliefs, and characteristics. If you observe these flags, you will find stars, moon, crosses, and crescents among many other shapes.


 Moreover, the flags are composed of different colors. Red, white, yellow, and blue are very dominant colors found in country flags. These colors tell tales about the citizens of the nation which the flag represents. For instance, red is symbolic of courage while white is a sign of peace and purity, similarly some have green as a dominant color which either represents the active role of agriculture or religion.


Schools can either buy country flags at decreased prices for educational purposes or arrange for cheaper alternatives such as textbooks, encyclopedias or download them from the internet.