Fascinating Flag Facts

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Published 2019-11-30
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In this video, I look at some of the most interesting facts about the flags of the world. Vexilollogy is a passion of mine and this is a video that I have wanted to make for a while now, so I really hope you enjoy it!

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All Comments (21)
  • @ifandafydd7432
    "The flag should be so simple that a child can draw it from memory" Cries in Welsh
  • @JackHadders
    Finally, another WonderWhy video - see you next year everyone!
  • @a_balloon
    "The flag should be so simple that a child can draw it from memory" Japan and Bangladesh: yes
  • @XalphYT
    10:28 NZ, you can always choose the laser kiwi design.
  • @killercaos123
    My favorite: Wales Obviously. Red Dragons are Epic on a flag.
  • @KyselPoints
    World flags are quardilateral. 🇳🇵NEPAL left the chat.
  • @riftalia
    Youtuber: flags Nepali: We have been summoned.
  • Fun fact: Cyprus is the only officially recognised nation with the map of the country on the flag 🇨🇾
  • @elfarlaur
    Liberia's county flags were made in MS paint
  • “The flag should be so simple that a child could even draw it from memory” Sri Lanka: How about a lion holding a sword? That sounds easy.
  • Barbados has one of the coolest flags to me. It's an island nation with a trident on it's flag. How awesome is that 🇧🇧
  • @gretep
    “For example, the flag of Estonia. One of my personal favourites.” happy Estonian squealing
  • @lillyie
    "A flag should be simple enough that a child could draw it from memory" Mexico:how bout a cool bird holding a snake
  • @48JCL
    "The flag should be so simple that a child can draw it from memory" Turkmenistan: How about a moon, some stars and these epic 4 carpet thingies? They have lots of shapes, won't be too hard to remember the detail.
  • @Bonkify69
    "Flags should be so simple that a child can draw it from it's memory" Vietnam : and I took that seriously
  • @mybadfriend
    WonderWhy: Here’s how you make a good flag Nepal: How about No
  • @paingpaingpp
    Every Filipino Gansta until its flag goes upside-down
  • @Boxza.i
    "a child should be able to draw it from memory" me, a child with a weird interest for flags: hmm