1. Texas
   California
2. Illinois
   New York

The flag of California is also known as the Bear Flag, and it consists of a white background with a thin red horizontal band along the bottom, a brown grizzly bear in the center on a patch of green grass with the words “California Republic” written below, and a star in the top left corner.

1. Albania
   Cambodia
2. South Korea
   Somalia

The Albanian flag was adopted by the country on April 7, 1992. This flag displays a black, two-headed eagle in the center of a red background. The red represents bravery, valor, and strength, while the double-headed eagle stands for the sovereign state of Albania.

1. Iceland
   Yemen
2. Isreal
   Nambia

The Israeli flag was introduced on October 28, 1948, five months following the country’s independence. It has a large blue Star of David on top of a white background, between two horizontal blue stripes.

1. North Carolina
   Illinois
2. Georgia
   Miami

The state flag of Illinois includes the state seal at the center on a field of white with the word “Illinois” underneath the seal. The seal depicts an eagle holding a banner in its beak with the state motto: “State Sovereignty, National Union” written in bold letters beneath it.

1. Brazil
   Canada
2. India
   Morocco

The Moroccan flag is simple yet striking with a red background and a bright green pentagram in the center. The green five-pointed star shown on the national flag is known by the Moroccans as the Seal of Solomon.

1. Argentina
   Norway
2. Japan
   China

Also called the Five-star Red Flag, the Chinese flag depicts five yellow stars on a red background. The larger star in the upper left corner symbolizes the Communist Party of China and the four smaller stars that angle on a curve to the right side of the big star symbolize the four social classes.

1. Australia
   Ukraine
2. Brazil
   Mongolia

Most well-known for world-class football, Carnaval and the Brazilian butt lift, this country’s flag was designed by Raimundo Teixerira Mendes. Its blue disc depicts a starry sky with a curved banner with the country’s motto written inside of it. The blue disc sits inside of an inverted yellow rhombus, all of which is on a light green background.

1. Michigan
   Texas
2. Montana
   Idaho

The great state of Texas is also known as the Lone Star State and its flag was first flown sometime around 1839. The blue symbolizes loyalty, the white is for purity, and the red stands for bravery. The lone star represents the unity of the state.

1. Mexico
   Peru
2. France
   Colombia

The Mexican flag consists of three colors; green, white and red in equally vertical lines from hoist side onwards. In the middle white strip, you can find the country’s coat of arms, which is an eagle eating a rattlesnake while standing on a cactus plant.

1. Malaysia
   Paraguay
2. Italy
   Chad

The Italian flag, is also known as II Tricolore in Italian and it has three stripes of red, white and green. The red and white were chosen by the Cispadane Republic and the green was chosen because it was the color of the Milanese civic guard uniform.

1. Hawaii
   Nevada
2. Oklahoma
   Wisconsin

Known as The Silver State, the Flag of Nevada was adopted March 26, 1929, and it has a Variant form of the state’s emblem located in the top left-hand corner on top of a cobalt blue background. Above the white star, you can find the words “Battle Born,” the state’s slogan.

1. Washington
   Idiana
2. Vermont
   Oregon

It isn't every day that you come across a two-sided flag, but in 1859, the state of Oregon adopted one. On one side you find the coat of arms from the state seal and on the other side, the state animal (a beaver) in gold.

1. Canada
   Alaska
2. Arizona
   Wyoming

Canada’s flag was designed by George F.G. Stanley, and features the iconic maple leaf on top of a white background flagged by two red stripes in a 1:2:1 ratio. The flag first made its appearance on February 15th, 1965, a date which is now celebrated annually as Canada’s National Flag Day.

1. Egypt
   Pakistan
2. Guyana
   Sri Lanka

The green of the Pakistani flag represents Islam, while the white stripe represents the religious minorities of the people. In the center of the flag, you will find a star and a crescent which symbolize the light and the progress that the country has made.

1. Kentucky
   Montana
2. Utah
   Colorado

The flag of Montana was adopted by the state in July of 1981 and it features the seal of Montana in the middle of a sea of blue, below the name of the state. The seal itself has a plow, a shovel and a pick in front of the Great Falls of Missouri River.

1. Barbados
   St. Lucia
2. Trinidad and Tobago
   Jamaica

After gaining independence from the United Kingdom in 1962, the flag of these sister islands was designed by Carlisle Chang. The flag is red, white and black, with the red being the background and the white and black being diagonal bands from the top hoist side to the lower fly side.

1. Japan
   Germany
2. Russia
   India

Officially called Nisshōki by many Japanese people, the flag has been said to live up to its name as 'the Land of the Rising Sun.' The rectangular flag consists of a white background with a large crimson-red circle in the center. The sun has always played an important role in Japanese religion and mythology as the Emperor is said to be a descendant of Amaterasu, the sun goddess.

1. New Mexico
   Oregon
2. Idaho
   Washington

The flag of the state of Washington is one of the simplest in the United States. It consists of the state seal, which is an image of George Washington, surrounded by a yellow/golden fringe with the words “The Seal of the State of Washington 1889” written inside of it.

1. The Bahamas
   Venezuela
2. Angola
   Zambia

The most recent Venezuelan flag was adopted in 2006 and consists of 3 colors (yellow, blue, and red) in descending horizontal order. In the central blue band, there are seven to eight stars in an arch, and in the upper hoist side, you can find the seal of the country.

1. Ireland
   Madagascar
2. India
   Ukraine

The Ukrainian flag is one of the simplest flags in the world as it only consists of two equally horizontal stripes, the top band in blue and the bottom one in yellow. The blue color is meant to symbolize the nation’s sky, streams and mountains, while the yellow represents its fields of wheat.

1. Nepal
   Thailand
2. North Korea
   New Zealand

Designed by King Vajiravudh, the flag of Thailand consists of three colors; red, white and blue in a ratio of 1:1:2:1:1 in alternating colors. A variation of the flag includes a white elephant in regalia in the center in a red disc.

1. Alaska
   North Dakota
2. Missouri
   Oklahoma

The Alaskan flag was adopted in 1959 and features a blue background which represents the sky, sea and lakes of Alaska, with eight gold stars, seven of which are in the shape of the Ursa Major, the constellation. The other is meant to represent the North Star.

1. Guyana
   Norway
2. Finland
   Switzerland

Unlike many flags which are rectangular, the flag of Switzerland is square in shape and consists of a red background with a large white cross located in the center. The red of the flag is said to represent the blood that was spilled to uphold their faith, while the white symbolizes Christianity.

1. Sri Lanka
   Iceland
2. Botswana
   Argentina

Inspired by the flag of Denmark, the flag of Iceland was designed by Mathias Poroarson and consists of blue, red and white. There is a red cross which sits on top of a wider white cross that sits over a blue background.

1. Iowa
   Texas
2. Colorado
   Florida

Designed by Andrew Carlisle Carson in the early 1900’s, the state flag of Colorado features three equally horizontal stripes of blue, white, blue with a circular red “C” which is filled with a gold disc. The blue is meant to represent the skies, the gold – the gold rush of the 1800’s, the red – the color of the Earth, and the white represents the state's snowy mountains.

1. Congo
   Romania
2. Turkey
   France

The flag of Turkey is called Al Bayrak and it features a white star and crescent moon on top of a red background. The Turkish flag was adopted in the 18th century, and it is an exact replica of the late Ottoman flag.

1. United Kingdom
   Philippines
2. Angola
   Zaire

Known as the Union Jack or Union Flag, this flag is a combination of three older flags, the red cross of England, the white saltire of Scotland and the red saltire of Ireland. Not only is it flown across the United Kingdom, it can also be seen on many of its Commonwealth realms flags.

1. Italy
   Kenya
2. China
   Pakistan

The flag of Kenya was adopted in December of 1963 and consists of black, red and green horizontal stripes with a very thin line of white between each color. In the center of the flag, there is a black, red and white Massai shield, sitting on top of two crossed white spears.

1. Kentucky
   Michigan
2. Georgia
   Indiana

The official name of this flag is Georgia Stars and Bar. It consists of three horizontal stripes in a red-white-red pattern. In the top hoist corner, you will find the state’s coat of arms in gold, encircled by 13 white stars on top of a blue background.

1. Iraq
   Tanzania
2. Ecuador
   Romania

The flag of Romania consists of three vertical stripes of cobalt blue, chrome yellow and vermilion red, beginning from the flagpole. The flag is often confused with the Colombian and Andorran flags as it has very similar colors.

1. Colorado
   Pennsylvania
2. Arizona
   Utah

Unlike many flags, the state flag of Pennsylvania is more like a square than the standard rectangle. It comprises of the state’s coat of arms on top of a field of navy blue. On each side of the coat of arms, there are two identical black horses. There is also an eagle on top of the seal.

1. Colombia
   Canada
2. The Maldives
   Gabon

The Colombian flag features three horizontal colors of yellow, blue and red in descending order and a 2:1:1 ratio. The yellow of the flag represents the country’s wealth, while the blue represents its seas and rivers, and the red is for the blood that was spilled in order for the country to gain its independence.

1. Brazil
   Afganistan
2. Portugal
   South Sudan

The Portuguese flag is red and green in a 2:3 ratio, with the green on the hoist side, and the red on the fly. It also features a much smaller version of the country’s coat of arms which was placed at the intersection of where the red and green colors meet.

1. Maine
   Vermont
2. Rhode Island
   Connecticut

There are quite a few variations on the state flag of Vermont but the most popular one was adopted almost 100 years ago. The current one features the state’s coat of arms and motto on top of a dark blue background.

1. Nigeria
   America
2. Paraguay
   Romania

The Nigerian flag was first flown on October 1, 1960, when the country gained independence from the United Kingdom. The flag consists of three stripes, one white flanked by two green which represents peace and the country’s natural wealth respectively.

1. Canada
   Mexico
2. India
   Peru

Adopted in the 1900s, the flag of Florida was last edited in May of 1985. Like many other state flags, the state seal is the focus of the flag. This one is seen in the center over a white background with a red saltire cross.

1. Nevada
   Colorado
2. California
   Florida

Adopted in the 1900s, the flag of Florida was last modified in May of 1985. Like many other state flags, the state seal is the focus of the flag, and this one is seen in the center over a white background with a red saltire cross.

1. Paraguay
   Libya
2. Mongolia
   Russia

With over 25 different red, white and blue flags, it can be very easy to get them mixed up, especially the French, Netherlands and the Russian flags. The design itself is quite simple and consists of three horizontal stripes of white, red and blue in descending order.

1. Bolivia
   Egypt
2. Canada
   Mexico

The Egyptian flag consists of three equally horizontal stripes of red, white and black in descending order. In the middle of the white band, you will find the country’s emblem (the Eagle of Saladin) in a gold outline.

1. Australia
   Uganda
   Morocco
2. Turkey
   Greece

The Australian flag is mostly royal blue with a British flag in the top hoist corner. It also has a seven-pointed star (known as the Commonwealth Star) below the Union Jack. On the other half of the flag, there are five seven-pointed stars which represent the Southern Cross.

1. Wyoming
   Arizona
2. Louisiana
   Hawaii

The state flag of Louisiana features the “pelican in her piety” on top of a navy blue background. The large pelican is seen wounding her bosom in an attempt to feed her three chicks. The mother pelican is also seen spreading out her wings as she covers her chicks in the nest below.

1. Sri Lanka
   Oman
2. France
   Morocco

Often confused with the Russian flag because they both share the same colors, blue, white and red. While the French flag has vertical stripes, the Russian flag's stripes are horizontal. The blue and red are said to represent the bourgeoisie while the white represents the nobility.

1. Spain
   India
2. China
   Angola

The Spanish flag was originally designed by Antonio Valdes y Bazan, a Spanish Naval officer. It consists of three stripes of red, yellow and red in a ratio of 1:2:1. In the yellow section, it has the country’s coat of arms just a little off center.

1. Canada
   Mexico
2. Ghana
   Brazil

Ghana’s flag, like many other African countries, has the colors red, green and yellow, with a black star in the center. First flown in 1962, the red symbolizes the blood of those who died fighting for independence, the gold represents the number of minerals the country possesses, and the green represents the country’s vast amount of forestry.

1. California
   New York
2. Florida
   Massachusetts

The state flag of Massachusetts is very simple. It has the state’s seal on top of a white background. The seal, however, is very unique as it is a blue shield with the Native American, Massachuset, holding a bow and arrow.

1. Ecuador
   Mexico
2. Portugal
   South Africa

The flag of South Africa is one of the most beautiful in the world. Adopted in 1994, at the beginning of the country’s general election, the flag has six colors, red, white, green, gold, black and blue, each of which has its own meaning.

1. Jamaica
   Germany
2. Gabon
   America

This multicolored flag was adopted in 1994 and was later modified in 1999. Although it has many variations, the most popular consists of three colors; black, red and gold (or yellow) in descending order.

1. Nebraska
   Tennessee
2. Iowa
   Arkansas

The state flag of Nebraska is very simple compared to many of the other states. It features the state seal in yellow on top of a blue background. The seal features the Rocky Mountains next to a steamboat on the Missouri river, with the motto ‘Equality before the law’ written on top of it.

1. Virginia
   Kansas
2. Alabama
   Wyoming

The flag of Wyoming is one of the most unique in all of the U.S. states. It has a blue square background bordered by a white and red rectangle. In the center of the background, there is a white silhouette of an American Bison with the state seal on top of it.