Flags of the World provides a reference about flags, with links to its homepage, search, and site information.
Flags of the World
Use this Flags of the World page as an entry point to the site’s flag reference and its related search and information pages.
About Flags of the World
Flags of the World (FOTW) is a reference website for vexillology, the study of flags. It was founded in 1994 and, according to its homepage, holds more than 91,000 pages and more than 225,000 flag images. The material covers national, state, municipal, organizational, and historical flags and ensigns, both past and present.
Visitors can find flags by browsing an index by country, browsing an index by subject, searching the site by topic, or selecting a region on a clickable world map. The site also links to related reference pages, including a dictionary of vexillology and a bibliography of flag books, and to outside flag identification tools for flags whose origin is unknown. The site is produced and maintained by an unpaid volunteer editorial staff. Access is subject to the site's disclaimers and copyright rules, which govern reuse of its content.
Key features
- Index of flags organized by country, with letter-based navigation
- Subject index with lists of flags grouped by topic
- Site-wide topic search powered by the Google search engine
- Clickable world map for locating flags by geographic area
- Vexillological dictionary and bibliography of flag books
- Links to outside flag identifier tools for unidentified flags
Best for: Students, researchers, and flag enthusiasts who need reference information on national, state, municipal, or historical flags.
Good for
- Large collection of pages and flag images covering many types of flags
- Several search routes, including country index, subject index, and map
- Recognized with the Vexillon Award in 2024, as stated on the homepage
Watch out for
- Site search relies on the Google search engine
- Use of the content is subject to the site's copyright rules
- Some linked flag resources are separate sites and not part of FOTW
Flags of the World at a glance
- Website
- fotw.info/flags/index.html
- Category
- Education & Learning › History & Humanities
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Flags of the World FAQ
How can I identify a flag if I do not know where it comes from?
The homepage suggests off-site identifiers such as Ed Mooney's The Flag Wizard and Ivan Sarajčić's The Flag Identifier.
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The site is produced and maintained by an Editorial Staff of unpaid volunteers, and its contents are offered freely to the internet community.
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