The combination of some colors is used on flags more often than others. Gold or scarlet - traditional colors for symbolism around the world. Nevertheless, their combinations can carry completely different meanings. Each flag, white, red, yellow, with a cross or stars, with birds and other symbols, tells a unique story dedicated to only one country. By studying them, you can learn a lot about the world.
Philippines
The national flag of this republic has been used since 1898. It is made in the form of a rectangle with a width two times smaller than the length. It is interesting that depending on peacetime or wartime, the country transforms its flag somewhat - white, red, yellow and blue colors always remain on it, but the order of their location can change. The cloth is divided into two parts of equal size. During peace, the bottom is red and the top is blue, during the war years the opposite is true. The pole always has a white triangle with golden five-pointed stars in the corners and the sun with eight rays in the center.
The latter symbolizes freedom, indicating the number of provinces of the country that started the war with the colonists. Three stars remind of the island archipelagos of the state.
White color is meant to symbolize peace and purity, important for the inhabitants of the Philippines, blue - patriotism, and red - the courage of warriors. Previously, some of these shades were already used for the flag. The Spanish colonialists raised an oblique red cross above the local lands on a white cloth, and then the British also used their standards. But the Filipinos managed to put their own meaning into state symbolism, which has nothing to do with the past.
Uganda
There are also states on the African continent whose flag is white, red, and yellow. Which country uses such a banner? This is Uganda, which began to use similar symbols after gaining independence from Britain.
The flag has the shape of a quadrangle, the sides of which relate to each other as three to two. It is divided into six horizontal strips of the same size. The upper one is black, then comes yellow, and after it comes red, after which the order repeats. In the center is a white circle, inside of which a bird is depicted, which is a symbol of the country - the crowned crane. Black recalls the skin color of the tribes inhabiting the state, yellow - the hot African sun, and red - the blood shed in the war for sovereignty. Before gaining independence in 1914, the blue flag with the
flag of Britain and the coat of arms of the state was the symbol of the country - this pattern created all the standards of the English colonies of those times.
Seychelles
The country approved the new national flag, white-red-yellow, in June 1996. The cloth is made in the form of a rectangle, the length of which is two times the width. The use of symbols is allowed to any official institutions, as well as
private individuals. The traditional heraldic shades of gold, red and white on the panel are complemented by blue and green. The flag is divided into five parts of different sizes. From the lower corner of the shaft there is a bunch of multi-colored lines dissecting the rectangle into fields, the upper of which is blue - a symbol of the sky and the Indian Ocean, then comes yellow - the part dedicated to the sun, followed by red - a sign of the desire to live in love and peace, then white - emphasizing the pursuit of law and order, and finally - the bottom, the green area, which tells about the diverse wildlife and the rich nature of the islands.
Zimbabwe
To the question: “White, red, yellow flag - whose?” - You can answer by remembering this African country. The Zimbabwe cloth was used for the first time in 1980, when hostilities were ceased in the state. A rectangle with an aspect ratio of two to one is used as the basis. Seven isometric stripes cover the flag. White, red, yellow and green become its main colors, and the five-pointed star and the bird of Zimbabwe - the main symbols.
Such a construction is characteristic of the territories of the African continent. So, on the edges of the cloth are green stripes, then yellow, and then red. In the center there is a
black stripe, and at the pole there is a white triangle with the symbols of the country. Each color has its own meaning. White indicates Zimbabwe’s desire for peace and progress, red indicates the heroism of patriots, black indicates the origin of the people, yellow indicates the wealth of natural resources, and green indicates prosperous agriculture. Before independence, the country used the banner of the British South African company.
Butane
As in other of the above, in this Asian country the state flag is white, red, yellow. It has been used since 1972, when King Wangchuck came to power, who changed a great deal in the life of the people. The basis of the state symbol is a rectangular cloth of traditional sizes with a proportion of three to two. It is divided into two fields diagonally. The part located at the pole is made in yellow, and the top is red-orange. On the border is a dragon, or druk, as the Bhutanese themselves say. His head is pointing away from the pole. It is depicted white with black contours.
Such a symbol represents the name of the state. The word "Bhutan" in local dialect means "Land of the Dragon." Precious crystals are depicted in the paws of the Druk, which symbolize the priceless riches of the natural resources. In addition, the yellow part of the flag is associated with the ruling monarchy, and the red indicates the main religion - Buddhism. For the first time, a similar symbol was used in the nineteenth century. Since then, his appearance has changed slightly, but the meaning has remained the same. On the first panel, the Druck looked in the direction of the shaft, and the colors were a little brighter. The placement of the dragon in 1972 became a kind of sign of the country's openness for tourists and journalists from around the world. Every resident of Bhutan is very respectful of the flag, and it can be used for any objects located on land.
Kiribati
Symbols with similar shades are also used by the country located on islands in the Pacific Ocean. The local flag - white, red, yellow and blue, was adopted in July 1979, together with the country's sovereignty. It is distinguished by a classic rectangular shape with a length exceeding the width of exactly two times. The upper part of the panel is covered with a red stripe, and on the bottom blue and white alternate, which stylistically depict sea waves. Above the top is a yellow sun and a frigate bird that flies towards the pole.
Red has the meaning of the sky at dawn, and blue symbolizes the waters of the Pacific Ocean surrounding the state. The number of white stripes is associated with the three island groups of the archipelago, and the number of sun rays is associated with the number of islands. The sun indicates the location at the equator, and the frigate serves as a sign of the free morals of local residents. The emblem repeats the same colors and the same symbolism along with the motto of the state “Health. World. Prosperity". According to the laws, the flag can be used on land and water for both private individuals and official bodies.
Antigua and Barbuda
If you would like to know about whose flag with white, red and yellow stripes, then this country will not be the right answer. Nevertheless, such colors are present in its national symbols along with blue. The rectangle-shaped cloth corresponds to the sizes accepted in the world with the ratio of length to width as three to two. The field is covered by three triangles formed by diagonal lines from the middle of the lower edge. There are red parts on the sides, black on top, and blue and white underneath. In the center is a stylized yellow sun.
The choice of each of the colors was not accidental. The blue color represents the Caribbean Sea, and also symbolizes hope, black - the African origin of the inhabitants, and the sun - a new period in history. Before gaining sovereignty, Antigua and Barbuda was a colony of Great Britain and appropriate symbols were used.
Central African Republic
There is another country whose flag is white, red, yellow. The significance of these colors in combination with green and blue can tell a lot about the Central African Republic. The project was created as a reminder of the proximity of France and Africa. Developed by Barthelemy Boganda. It was based on the French tricolor, complemented by local national shades. There are four horizontal stripes on the canvas - blue, white, green, yellow. They are crossed by vertical red. Each color has its own meaning. Red is the blood of patriots, blue is the sky and freedom, white is the world, green is faith, and yellow is tolerance.
Papua New Guinea
Finally, another flag. Papua New Guinea uses a banner divided diagonally into two triangles - black and red. On the first, the Southern Cross is depicted by white stars, and on the second, a golden bird of paradise flying to the pole. Each of the elements is associated with the history of local Aboriginal people.