Flags ABC

Flags are raised during visits from foreign dignitaries, adorn the tail of airplanes, and flutter at the sterns of cargo and passenger ships as well as yachts from all over the world. In times of globalization and international trade, the flags of nations are often the first signal for naming and identification. The continuously colored illustrations of the flags in this booklet are arranged alphabetically by country. Information about the continent, capital city, and notes on other uses complement the representations. A brief guide to flags makes it easier to navigate the colorful variety and diversity of nations and peoples. 28 pages of information about 196 current national flags. Format: 10.9 x 15.8 cm, paperback. Published by Edition Maritim, a division of Delius Klasing.