Almost every flag in the extensive collection of world flags is recognizable as rectangular. But among all the nations, there are two exceptions—nations with perfect squares for their official flags.

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One of the ways to identify a country is their flag. During international athletic events like the Olympics and World Cup, people can typically tell a country by their flag. Indonesia and Monaco's ...

The national flag of England, a white banner with a bold red cross, has been displayed by soccer fans during the World Cup. But it has caused tension over whom, and what, it is meant to represent. St.