Complete Flags of the World: The Ultimate Pocket Guide, Paperback

Flying the flag for countries all over the world, Complete Flags of the World is a comprehensive reference handbook, suitable for readers of all ages. Learn about the history, symbolism, parts, colors, and types of flags, and identify the flags of different nations from around the world - discovering their cultural importance and special meanings along the way.

This is the ultimate educational book of flags, covering more than 400 examples of flags from geography, communications, politics, sport, history, and art. Detailed notes and annotations reveal the flags' origins and development, and explain the significance of colors, symbols, crests, and coats of arms.

From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, if you're a flag fanatic, this handy guide is exactly the reference that you need.

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