Every part of the flag has meaning behind it. The blue component with the state's emblem represents both South Carolina and ...

In fact, blue is believed to have been associated with Ireland before green was. Henry the VIII claimed to be king of Ireland in the 16th century, and his flag at that point would have been blue.

Botswana's light blue flag reflects its long rainy seasons, and the black and white through its center represents the zebra. Brazil 's bold green represents the House of Braganza, yellow denotes ...