Flags: Vexillology

*Please check the beginners' guide before reading this page.*
In the *previous page*, we've mentioned about flags as a whole, their basic structure and anamoly, and *NAVA*. NAVA, or the North American Vexillogical Association, is an association from the Unites States that have their main interests in vexillology. They've published *Good Flag, Bad Flag*, and have influenced vexillology as a whole.
Their 4th point, "Use Meaningful Symbolism" is basically what this page is based upon.

## Myanmar

In the Burmese flag, the yellow represents unity, conformity, wisdom, happiness, and unity of all national races amicably. The green symbolizes fertility, conformity, fairness, and being a peaceful, pleasant, and green nation. The red represents bravery and decisiveness. The white star stands for purity, honesty, fullness of compassion, and power.

**Topic of Representation:** Environment, People
## Finland

Just like most Nordic countries, Finland also uses the Nordic Cross (a rotated crucifux). The cross is blue in color, and is meant to represent the Finnish sky and the multiple lakes of the country. The white field upon which the cross is laid upon is used to represent snow.

**Topic of Representation:** Environment
## Gabon

The Gabonese holds similar ties to the French flag. The French Tricolor was dropped, and the central yellow stripe, symbolic of the Equator, which runs through Gabon, was widened to give it equality with the other stripes. The green stripe symbolizes the extensive forested area, which is one of the country's most important economic resources.

**Topic of Representation:** Environment
## Iraq

Iraq uses the Pan-Arab colors on their flag. The red is used to symbolize the courage and struggles of the nation. The black represents both the oppression and triumph of the Islamic religion. The color white symbolizes the future of Iraq and the generosity of its people. The green is a color that is associated with Islam.

**Topic of Representation:** Environment, Religion (Islam)/People
## Madagascar

The white is said to stand for purity and the red for sovereignty; the green represents the coastal regions and symbolizes hope. Many other former French colonies adopted vertical or horizontal tricolors, showing clearly the influence of the French Tricolor on their designs, but Madagascar chose a unique arrangement (like Benin).

**Topic of Representation:** Environment, History
## Mongolia

The Mongolian flag is three equal vertically striped with red on each side and a single blue in the middle. The red symbolizes freedom, prosperity, and progress. The blue represents the eternal blue sky. The national symbol *Soyombo* centers on the hoist red strip.

**Topic of Representation:** Environment
## Suriname

In the Surinamese flag, the color red represents progress, white represents freedom and justice and the green represents the fertility of the land. The yellow star represents unity and a golden future.

**Topic of Representation:** Environment, Faith/Hope in Future, Political Environment/People
## Tunisia

In the Tunisian flag, the color red represents progress, white represents freedom and justice and the green represents the fertility of the land. The yellow star represents unity and a golden future. The Islamic moon and Crescent together represent their dominant religion, Islam.

**Topic of Representation:** People, Religion, Faith/Hope in Future

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