Description : Map showing national flags of European countries.
Country | Flag | Symbol Meaning |
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Albania | ![]() |
The double-headed eagle represents bravery and strength. |
Andorra | ![]() |
The coat of arms features four symbols representing the counties of Andorra. |
Armenia | ![]() |
The Armenian symbol of eternity, also known as the “Arevakhach”. |
Austria | ![]() |
Three horizontal stripes represent Austria’s national colors: red and white. |
Azerbaijan | ![]() |
The star and crescent symbolize Islam and the eight-pointed star represents the Turkic peoples. |
Belarus | ![]() |
The ornament on the flag is a traditional Belarusian pattern. |
Belgium | ![]() |
The vertical tricolor represents the three regions of Belgium: Flanders, Wallonia, and Brussels. |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | ![]() |
The stars represent Europe, while the triangle symbolizes the three major ethnic groups in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Bosniaks, Croats, and Serbs. |
Bulgaria | ![]() |
The white, green, and red vertical stripes represent freedom, fertility, and courage. |
Croatia | ![]() |
The coat of arms features the historical Croatian checkered shield. |
Cyprus | ![]() |
The olive branches symbolize peace, while the copper-colored map represents the country’s historical association with copper. |
Czech Republic | ![]() |
The flag combines the colors of the historical lands that make up the Czech Republic: white (Bohemia), red (Moravia), and blue (Silesia). |
Denmark | ![]() |
The white cross on a red background represents Christianity and the Dannebrog legend. |
Estonia | ![]() |
The blue, black, and white represent the country’s landscapes: the sky, the forests, and the snow. |
Finland | ![]() |
The blue represents the lakes and sky, while the white symbolizes the snow and purity. |
France | ![]() |
The blue, white, and red stripes represent liberty, equality, and fraternity. |
Georgia | ![]() |
The four small crosses represent the patron saints of the country. |
Germany | ![]() |
The tricolor flag features black, red, and gold, representing German unity and freedom. |
Greece | ![]() |
The nine blue and white stripes represent the syllables of the Greek phrase “Freedom or Death.” The blue square features a white cross representing Greek Orthodoxy. |
Hungary | ![]() |
The tricolor flag features horizontal red, white, and green stripes. |
Iceland | ![]() |
The flag represents Iceland’s landscapes: blue for the sky, white for ice and snow, and red for volcanic fires. |
Ireland | ![]() |
The tricolor flag features green, white, and orange, symbolizing Irish nationalism (green), peace (white), and Protestant settlers (orange). |
Italy | ![]() |
The tricolor flag features green, white, and red, representing hope, faith, and charity. |
Kazakhstan | ![]() |
The sun represents abundance, happiness, and prosperity, while the eagle symbolizes freedom and independence. |
Kosovo | ![]() |
The flag combines the colors of the ethnic Albanian and ethnic Serbian flags. |
Latvia | ![]() |
The red color symbolizes bravery and the dedication to the country, while the white represents purity and truth. |
Liechtenstein | ![]() |
The crown represents the Princely House of Liechtenstein, and the colors blue and red are traditional royal colors. |
Lithuania | ![]() |
The yellow color symbolizes the sun, light, and prosperity, while the green represents the countryside and nature. |
Luxembourg | ![]() |
The tricolor flag features red, white, and light blue horizontal stripes. |
Macedonia | ![]() |
The flag features a golden sun on a red background, symbolizing the “Sun of Liberty.” |
Malta | ![]() |
The flag consists of two vertical bands of white and red, representing unity and determination. |
Moldova | ![]() |
The flag combines the colors of the Romanian and Russian flags. |
Monaco | ![]() |
The flag features two horizontal bands of red and white. |
Montenegro | ![]() |
The red field symbolizes bravery, while the golden border represents the wealth of the country. |
Netherlands | ![]() |
The horizontal tricolor flag features red, white, and blue, representing patriotism and loyalty. |
North Macedonia | ![]() |
The flag features a golden sun on a red background, symbolizing the “Sun of Liberty.” |
Norway | ![]() |
The flag combines a red background with a blue Scandinavian cross outlined in white. |
Poland | ![]() |
The flag features two horizontal bands of white (top) and red (bottom). |
Portugal | ![]() |
The flag features two vertical bands of green (hoist side) and red. |
Romania | ![]() |
The flag features three vertical stripes of blue, yellow, and red. |
Russia | ![]() |
The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of white, blue, and red. |
San Marino | ![]() |
The flag features two equal horizontal bands of white (top) and light blue. |
Serbia | ![]() |
The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of red, blue, and white. |
Slovakia | ![]() |
The flag consists of three horizontal bands of white (top), blue, and red. |
Slovenia | ![]() |
The flag features three equal horizontal bands of white (top), blue, and red. |
Spain | ![]() |
The flag consists of three horizontal bands of red (top), yellow, and red. |
Sweden | ![]() |
The flag features a blue field with a yellow Scandinavian cross. |
Switzerland | ![]() |
The flag features a red background with a white cross in the center. |
Turkey | ![]() |
The flag consists of a red background with a white star and crescent in the center. |
Ukraine | ![]() |
The flag features two equal horizontal bands of blue (top) and yellow. |
United Kingdom | ![]() |
The flag combines the crosses of the patron saints of England, Scotland, and Ireland: St. George’s cross (red), St. Andrew’s cross (white), and St. Patrick’s cross (red diagonal). |
Vatican City | ![]() |
The flag consists of two vertical bands of yellow (hoist side) and white. |
Wales (United Kingdom) | ![]() |
The flag features a red dragon on a green and white field. |
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