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National flags are adopted by governments to strengthen national bonds and legitimate formal authority. Such flags may contain symbolic elements of their peoples, militaries, territories, rulers, and dynasties. The flag of Denmark is the oldest flag still in current use as it has been recognized as a national symbol since the 14th century.
Europe: Muscat Oman: Asia: Nairobi Kenya: Africa: Nassau Bahamas, The: North America: Naypyidaw Myanmar: Asia: Yangon was the capital until 2006. [12] See also: List of capitals of Myanmar. N'Djamena Chad: Africa: New Delhi India: Asia: Calcutta was the capital of India until 1911 during the British Raj. Ngerulmud Palau: Oceania
The following chart lists countries and dependencies along with their capital cities, in English and non-English official language(s).. In bold: internationally recognized sovereign states
Flags of the Marshal Foch victory-harmony banner June 8, 1919 This is a collection of lists of flags , including the flags of states or territories , groups or movements and individual people. There are also lists of historical flags and military flag galleries.
Some flags, such as the flags of Leicestershire and Warwickshire, were created by the College of Arms in the United Kingdom. Due to its size, the list is split into continents: List of country subdivision flags in Africa; List of country subdivision flags in Asia; List of country subdivision flags in Europe
This is a list of flags used historically and currently by the state of Turkey and its predecessor states. For a list of flags related to the Ottoman empire, see Flags of the Ottoman Empire . Wikimedia Commons has media related to Flags of Turkey .
A map of Asia with national flags, excluding dependent territories and partially recognized states (Taiwan not shown) This is a list of international, national and subnational flags used in Asia . Supranational and international flags
Flag of Turkey See also: List of Turkish flags [note 7] The flag of Turkey is a red flag with a white crescent moon and a star in its centre. The flag is called Ay Yıldız (literally, moon star) or Albayrak (Red flag). It was adopted in 1844 with the Tanzimat reforms; though the shape, placement and shade of the colour [clarification needed ...