Flags of the World provides a reference about flags, with links to its homepage, search, and site information.

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About Flags

Flags of the World (FOTW) is a reference on vexillology, the study of flags, covering national, state, municipal, organizational, and historical flags and ensigns. It reports more than 91,000 pages and more than 225,000 images of past and present flags.

Visitors can look up flags by country A–Z index, subject list, topic search, clickable maps, or a random page generator, and can use linked external tools to identify flags of unknown origin. Access is subject to the site's disclaimers and copyright rules.

Key features

  • Country A-Z index for national, state, municipal and historical flags
  • Subject dropdown to navigate to lists by subject
  • Topic search across the site using Google search
  • Clickable world and regional maps to explore flags
  • Random page generator to explore an arbitrary page
  • Dictionary of vexillology and bibliography of flag books
Best for: People looking up details and images of national, local, historical, or organizational flags.
Good for
  • Reports more than 91,000 pages and more than 225,000 flag images
  • Provides several finding methods, including country index, subject index, topic search, and maps
  • Includes reference materials such as a dictionary of vexillology and flag book bibliography
Watch out for
  • Use and reuse are subject to disclaimers and copyright rules

Flags at a glance

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Website
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Platforms
Web
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Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Flags FAQ

How can I find a flag on the site?
Use the index by country, index by subject, search by topic, or clickable maps.
What can I do if I do not know a flag's origin?
The site points to external identifiers such as The Flag Wizard and The Flag Identifier.
Who produces Flags of the World?
An editorial staff of unpaid volunteers, with news, images and other contributions from the mailing list and readers; the site was established in 1994.
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