flags of the world

 Swedish flag - a yellow Nordic cross on a blue background Its design was probably influenced by the ancient symbol of Sweden from 1442 in which three yellow crowns appeared on a blue background or a symbol of Sweden in which there is a blue shield divided into four by a pata cross   Colors have no special meaning  

Belgian flag - black, yellow and red   The origin of the colors is from the banner of the Duchy of Brabant  : And their meaning   Black - The Black Lions of Flanders and Namur Yellow - the yellow lion of Brabant .The red lions of Ino, Limburg and Luxembourg

 British flag - red, blue and white   : Union Jack (Union Flag) - The flag consists of three crosses Red Cross on a White Background: St. George's Cross - Patroness of England Red Diagonal Cross: St. Patrick's Cross - Patroness of Ireland White diagonal cross on a blue background - St. Andrew's Cross - Patroness of Scotland

 The flag of the Netherlands - crimson, white, and cobalt blue The Dutch flag is based on the "Prince's Flag" from Orania which was in bright orange, white and blue. The flag was used by the pirate forces that helped the prince in the revolt against Spain. The colors have probably changed because of the strength of the red and dark blue which look better especially in the sea. The flag has no special meaning

 French flag - blue, white and red The tricolor - in French Drapeau tricolore, is the official flag of France .The flag has three colors, blue, white and red  The colors refer to the three principles of the French Revolution Blue refers to freedom, white to equality and red to fraternity

 Italian flag - green, white and red The French tricolor is influenced by the Milan flag Red and white - the flag of Milan Green - The dimensions of the Milan Civil Guard