On this day, July 11 1960, as a part of the Congo Crisis, Katanga declared independence from Congo-Léopoldville (DRC). This was their flag. (upload.wikimedia.org)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_of_Katanga
Today is the Day of the Flemish Community in Flanders, Belgium. Here's the flag of Flanders! (upload.wikimedia.org)
en.wikipedia.org/…/Day_of_the_Flemish_Community
Today, July 9, is the 12th anniversary of the independence of South Sudan, the world's youngest country. This is their flag. (upload.wikimedia.org)
It is often said that a flag should not have more than three, maybe four colors, but I think South Sudan does quite well with six colors.
Today, July 10, is the 133:rd anniversary of Wyoming gaining statehood. This is the nice flag they could have had if they had just removed the seal in the middle. (upload.wikimedia.org)
Today, July 10, is exactly 50 years since Bahamas gained independence and adopted this flag. (upload.wikimedia.org)
On this day, July 9 1971, Qatar officially adopted its current flag. It is the longest flag in the world, with a height-width ratio of 11:28. (upload.wikimedia.org)
Wikipedia page about the flag
Al-Sulami flag, which was historically used by the Al Bin Ali tribe, and from which the current flags of Bahrain and Qatar originated. (upload.wikimedia.org)
Wikipedia page...
A collection of proposed flags for Finland from the 19th century and early 20th century, up until the adoption of the current flag. (images2.imgbox.com)
Today, July 7, Solomon Islands celebrate 45 years as an independent nation. Here's their flag! (upload.wikimedia.org)
The five stars originally represented the five provinces. However, the province division has been redrawn since, but they still kept the five stars....
