A national flag is a flag that represents a country. Not only does it serve as a means of identification but also as a symbol of a country’s history, events and culture.
A means of identification
In the past ancients times, flags were historically used to distinguish from one another and determine who your allies were on a battlefield. In the Olympics, the national flags are used to differentiate a country from others.
An emblem of a country
As population increased and countries developed, flags evolved to be symbols of nations that represent much more than just signage.
Gradually, flags are used to symbolize a country history, events, characteristics and culture through different combination of shapes, colors and images. The meaning of color, patterns or designs in national flags differs from country to country. For instance, the red of China Flag represents the spirit of revolution, in the United States Flag, red stands for valor and courage that were seen in the early America.
Usages
In this day and age, flags and government are expected to be taken seriously and equally respected. In order to give national flags respects, some countries write flags rule and regulations to indicate how flags should be treated and showcased. For instance, the United States Flag Code indicates that the United States flags should never be allowed to touch the ground and if flown at night, must be illuminated.
Besides, flag protocol or flag etiquette differs from nation to nation due to distinct policies, traditions, customs, rules and laws of countries.
