Flags of the world

Abstract

Discusses the history and varied functions of flags and provides detailed accounts of flags of the United States, Great Britain, Russia, and other nations of North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Oceania, and the Caribbean.

Contents

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland -- The Commonwealth and dependencies of the United Kingdom -- North America -- Latin America and the Caribbean -- Europe -- Africa -- Asia -- Oceania and Australasia -- International organizations -- Signal flags: the international code -- Flags worn by merchant ships -- Yacht flags.