Do you know that the flag of Switzerland is square in shape and not rectangular? It is one of the only two square flags in the world, the other being the flag of Vatican City. And do you also know that the flag of Nepal is neither square nor rectangle? The national flag of Nepal is a combination of two triangle-shaped flags colored in crimson red and bordered by blue. The flags you see representing different countries are more than a piece of fabric. A flag is a country's national symbol. It represents their identity as a nation. The colors and designs on a flag have its cultural, political, historical, religious and regional significance. Many countries with a predominant Christian population would have a cross on their flags while Muslim countries would have a crescent moon on theirs. African countries like Benin, Republic of Congo, Mali and the others would have the green, yellow and red colors on their flags which are the colors of the Ethiopian flag. The use of the said colors signifies giving honor to Ethiopia the oldest independent country in Africa. The green, white, red, and black colors are Pan-Arab colors that are common on the flags of many Arab countries like Jordan, Libya, Sudan and others. More fascinating information and trivia about 196 flags of different countries around the world are featured in this book especially made for young learners.