Meet the only country in the world that changes its flag in case of war

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2025-01-30 18:02:00 | Lifestyle

Meet the only country in the world that changes its flag in case of war

The Philippines is a country with a feature that distinguishes it from other countries in the world, and this feature has nothing to do with the climate or other social, economic, or political aspects, but with its national symbol, the flag.

All the colors of the Philippine flag have a special meaning, representing important aspects of the history and identity of this country, once a Spanish colony. The blue symbolizes national unity and the ideals of the country, the red represents the blood, courage, and bravery of those who fought for Philippine independence, while the white symbolizes purity and peace.

Meet the only country in the world that changes its flag in case of war
The Philippine flag in peacetime

An interesting feature of the Philippine flag is that it has two versions: one with the colors as they are and another with the colors reversed. When the flag has the red color at the top, it is used during times of war. In both versions, the flag's three stars represent the three main islands of the Philippines: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, while the eight thicker rays of the sun represent the eight provinces that were the first to rebel against Spanish rule.

Meet the only country in the world that changes its flag in case of war
The flag of the Philippines in times of war

In addition to the Philippine flag, many other flags have interesting features. For example, the Paraguayan flag is the only flag in the world that has a different design on the front and back. The Mozambique flag is also unique, as it features an image of an AK-47 rifle, which is the only flag in the world with a modern weapon. (A2 Televizion)

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