Favorite Flags

Sometimes flags seem silly and pretentious, but sometimes they feel like vital, powerful symbols. Either way, there's plenty I've come to appreciate over the years.

My namesake flag! Is it the most interesting? Not exactly... more
What is it with Russian villages and their flags? Elektro... more
Massively underrated flag. So much balance. Some symmetry... more
There is a LOT going on here. We've got the Celtic harp, ... more
The original inspiration for BMW's logo — the flat of Bav... more
The flag of Essex features three notched, white Saxon sea... more
Considered by many to be the best designed flag globally,... more
I mean... This flag for a municipality in North Holland ... more
The ONLY national flag that isn't rectangular. The crimso... more
I love a representation of a real body of water in a ... more
Now this is what I'd call an ornate flag. Honestly, I'd f... more
Haarlem's flag is really just its coat of arms, which cel... more
Spectacular. This flag combines the county's big three ... more
Great example of a tiny town's flag going so unnecessaril... more
What happens when the flag of Catalonia, commonly called ... more
What a flex it must be to put one of the seven wonders of... more
It's a six sided star with a tennis ball. As a Jewish... more
This state flag for São Paulo looks like an album cover f... more
Adorable, aesthetic and representing the land of fries 😍
Obscure Russian flags punch so far above their weight. Lo... more
Unbelievably niche and equally unbelievably badass. Hones... more
Even if there was no symbolism at play here, I love the m... more
Simple, unique, beautiful and full of symbolism. The flag... more
Amazing. It's a well designed C and a cowboy hat! It's gi... more
A masterclass in simple meaningful design. The Des Moines... more
About as vibrant and modern as flag design gets — the Sey... more
Maybe the most iconic US city flag? The three white backg... more
Okay this one is just sick, no explanation necessary. I'l... more
The town was established in 1950 for the production of we... more
Banger. Simple, perfect Spanish color representation for ... more

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