Ever noticed how so many Arab countries have flags with the same colors—red, black, white, and green? It’s not a coincidence.

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Why do a lot of countries' flags have the colors red, white and blue? ... unlike black, which fades quickly. Flags often imitate or are influenced by other nations, creating “flag families.” ...

Flags often imitate or are influenced by other nations, creating “flag families.” For example, the Netherlands’ red, white and blue flag from the 1500s set a precedent.

We learn how each of the countries adopted the current colours, what the direct influence is, when it happened, what the flags previously used were, as well as the possible connections between them.

Flag raised in response to Gaza hospital explosion. The Imam Reza shrine is the largest mosque in the world and a significant site for Iranians and Muslims globally.The shrine serves as a ...