Known as the "Maple Leaf Flag," the Canadian flag has two colors — red, derived from St. George’s cross, and white, derived from the French royal emblem. An 11-point maple leaf is placed at ...

The country’s first official flag to fly over Greek land, not sea, was a stark white cross over a deep blue background. The ...

The Swiss flag is not rectangular, but square. However, in international competitions such as the Olympic Games, the standard size is used. With a white cross and a red background, tradition has ...