Did you know this about the flag

Flag knowledges

• The largest Swedish flag that can be hoisted is 15 x 24 m and was used in the inauguration of Gothia Cup 1997. (Owned by AB Flaggfabrik National and available for rent). See above.
• The oldest flag preserved, comes from Iran and is made of metal approx. 3000 years BC
• The oldest regional flag is from Friesland (in the Netherlands) approx. 800 AD
• The oldest preserved Swedish flag is from 1645 AD. and is in Holland, it was taken at a naval battle.
• The oldest national flag is Dannebrogen (Denmark) approx. 1219 AD
• The only square national flag is Switzerland.
• The only irregular national flag is Nepal.
• The stars of the American flag represent the states and are 50 in number.

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