Over the years, they have evolved to incorporate symbols significant to the countries they represent. Click through as we put together a list of 25 national flags and their respective meanings.

The flag features a vertical stripe of red with an elaborate design of five carpet motifs, a white crescent, five stars, and a green background ...

Argentina has a blue and white flag. The flag's colours symbolise the sky, the waters of the Rio de la Plata, and peace ...