How Do Countries Decide on Their National Flags?

Imagine you and your friends are picking out a class flag. You want something that represents who you are and what you stand for. Countries do the same thing, but instead of a class, it's an entire nation. Sometimes people vote on what the flag should look like, or a government decides based on history and culture. Flags can have colors, symbols, and even animals to show what the country stands for.

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  1. A class picks out a flag that has colors representing each student's favorite color.
  2. The school flag includes a drawing of a bird because it’s the mascot of the school.
  3. Some kids vote for the design, while others choose based on what they think looks cool.

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