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.

it includes the countries of England, Scotland, Wales Northern Ireland. But we'd be remiss to leave the U.K. flag off this list as it's become an iconic symbol of the U.K.'s global influence.

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

Other African countries that have beautiful flags that made the top 5 list include: Kenya - With black, red, green, and white colors, it proudly represents its people and their hard-fought ...

The flags were ordered to remain at half-staff for 30 days or until Jan. 29. While the country’s flag code dictates flags remain lowered following a president’s death, the code is not mandatory.

Flags around the country are currently being flown at half-staff to honor former President Jimmy Carter who died in December.

It's an honor that indicates that the country or a state is in mourning. The U.S. flag code lays out parameters for lowering the U.S. flag to half-staff, including a 30-day period for current or ...