Asian Flags Quiz
Which country's flag is this?
- The symbol of Bhutan is Druk, the Thunder Dragon. The dragon is a symbol of strength, representing the sacred authority of the king of Bhutan. The jewels the dragon's holding represent Bhutan's wealth, and it is snarling to show its fierceness.
Which country's flag is this?
- The emblem of Afghanistan has changed over the years, but always features a mosque, representing the country's Islamic legacy, and wheat, representing the country's agriculture. The flag also features the year of Afghanistan's independence and the shahada
Which country's flag is this?
- The five stars stand for the five classical elements in Chinese thought. The four smaller stars also represent the four social classes in China, revolving around the larger star of Revolution. Their radiating pattern represents China's radiant future.
Which country's flag is this?
- The flag of Brunei packs a lot. Yellow is the color of royalty, and the stripes represent the sultan's advisors. The red crescent stands for the people, sheltered from above by the parasol of monarchy and lifted up by the hands of government.
Which country's flag is this?
- Kyrgyzstan's emblem is subtle and sentimental. The crisscross pattern in the middle represents the roof of a yurt, a traditional kind of tent. So, the morning sun shining around the roof of the yurt is the first thing someone sees waking up in Kyrgyzstan
Which country's flag is this?
- Sri Lanka's flag is proportional by population. The main maroon section represents Sri Lankan Buddhists. The four symbols at the corner stand for the Four Noble Truths. The two other stripes represent Sri Lankan Muslims and Tamils, the largest minorities
Which country's flag is this?
- South Korea's flag is all about harmony. The white color represents peace, while the central symbol represents cosmic harmony. The four trigrams around the center represent a lot of things (the seasons, elements, and more) in harmony around the center.
Which country's flag is this?
- The Nepalese flag is the only non-rectangular national flag. It's made of two pennants, one with a sun and the other with a moon. These represent many dualities of Nepal; their calm demeanor and their fierce determination, etc.
Which country's flag is this?
- The colors of Kuwait's flag come from a short poem by Safie Al-Deen Al-Hali: White are our deeds, Black are our battles, Green are our lands, Red are our swords.
Which country's flag is this?
- The Cambodian flag prominently features the image of Angkor Wat, a hyperfamous temple city located in Cambodia. Angkor Wat is built in the style of the Khmer Empire, a powerful empire from Southeast Asia.
