Flags often imitate or are influenced by other nations, creating “flag families.” For example, the Netherlands’ red, white and blue flag from the 1500s set a precedent.

Flags often imitate or are influenced by other nations, creating “flag families.” For example, the Netherlands’ red, white and blue flag from the 1500s set a precedent.

We instantly recognize many countries by their flags: the United States’ Stars and Stripes, the UK’s Union Jack, New Zealand’s Southern Cross, Lebanon by the Cedar tree, Israel by David’s Star, and ...

With the flags regularly appearing on scoreboards and celebrating throughout the events, it’s easy to spot their similarities, especially with colors like red, white, blue and yellow.