National flag

A flag representing a country or nation, used to identify it and express its sovereignty and national identity.

Vexillology: The study of flags, their history, design, and use. It examines how national flags acquire and communicate shared meanings.
Flag: A piece of fabric or similar material bearing a design, used as a symbol or signal. National flags are a political subset of flags used for many purposes.
Heraldic flag: A flag displaying a coat of arms or a design derived from heraldry. Heraldic banners supplied an early model for flags associated with political authority.
Diplomatic protocol: The formal rules and customs governing relations and ceremonies among states. National flags identify states at embassies, negotiations, and official visits.
Civil ensign: A flag used by civilian vessels to identify their country of registration. Some countries distinguish the maritime flag from the flag used on land.
National identity: A sense of shared belonging based on identification with a nation. A national flag makes this collective affiliation visible.
Flag design: The arrangement of colors, shapes, and symbols on a flag. These choices make national flags distinct and recognizable.
Dutch Revolt: A revolt against Habsburg rule that led to the independence of the Dutch Republic. The Dutch tricolor developed from the revolt's colors and became an influential national design.
United Nations flag: The official flag of the United Nations, featuring its emblem on a light-blue field. Its international emblem is displayed alongside national flags in multilateral settings.
State ensign: A flag flown by government vessels to identify their state's authority. It can differ from the national flag used by civilians or private ships.

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