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The Basics of Flags and Vexillology

A flag is a rectangular piece of fabric with distinctive colors and designs used as a symbol or signaling device, especially in challenging environments like the sea. Flags have evolved into tools for basic communication where talking is difficult. The study of flags is called vexillology, which comes from the Latin word for flag or banner.

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The Basics of Flags and Vexillology

A flag is a rectangular piece of fabric with distinctive colors and designs used as a symbol or signaling device, especially in challenging environments like the sea. Flags have evolved into tools for basic communication where talking is difficult. The study of flags is called vexillology, which comes from the Latin word for flag or banner.

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A flag is a piece of fabric (most often rectangular or quadrilateral) with a distinctive design and

colours. It is used as a symbol, a signalling device, or for decoration. The term flag is also used to
refer to the graphic design employed, and flags have evolved into a general tool for rudimentary
signalling and identification, especially in environments where communication is challenging (such
as the maritime environment, where semaphore is used). The study of flags is known as "vexillology"
from the Latin vexillum, meaning "flag" or "banner".

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