Flags of Asia facts for kids
Flags are important symbols for countries and groups. They tell a story about a nation's history, culture, and values. This page shows many flags from countries and organizations across Asia, the largest continent on Earth. Asia is home to many different cultures and nations, each with its own unique flag.
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Flags of International Groups
Some flags represent groups of countries that work together. These are called international flags. They show unity and cooperation between different nations. For example, the Flag of the European Union represents countries in Europe, even though parts of Russia and Turkey are also in Asia. The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) is a group of countries that used to be part of the Soviet Union. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is a group of countries that produce oil.
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Flag of the Commonwealth of Independent States -
Flag of the Commonwealth of Nations.svg
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Flag of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference.svg
Flag of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference
Flags of Central Asian Countries
Central Asia is a region in the middle of Asia. It includes countries like Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. These countries often have flags with symbols related to their nomadic history or natural resources.
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Flag of Uzbekistan
See also: List of Uzbek flags
Flags of East Asian Nations
East Asia includes countries like China, Japan, and South Korea. The flags from this region often feature colors and symbols that are very important in their cultures, such as dragons, suns, or specific color combinations.
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Flag of the People's Republic of China
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Flag of Japan
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Taiwan
See also: List of Chinese flags
Flags of Southeast Asian Countries
Southeast Asia is a vibrant region with many islands and peninsulas. Countries like Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam are part of this area. Their flags often use bright colors and symbols that reflect their history, religions, or natural beauty.
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Flag of Malaysia
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Flag of Burma (Republic of the Union of Myanmar)
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Flag of Singapore
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Flag of Thailand
See also: List of Thai flags
Flags of South Asian Countries
South Asia is a diverse region that includes countries like India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. The flags here often feature symbols of national pride, religious significance, or historical events.
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Flag of Pakistan
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Flag of Sri Lanka
See also: List of Sri Lankan flags
Flags of Western Asian Nations
Western Asia is often called the Middle East. It includes countries like Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Israel. Many flags in this region use colors like green, red, black, and white, which are important in Arab and Islamic cultures.
Flags of Northern Asia
Northern Asia is mostly made up of the Asian part of Russia. The flag of Russia is a well-known symbol that represents this vast country.
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Flag of Russia
See also: List of Russian flags
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In Spanish: Anexo:Banderas de Asia para niños