When looking at countries and identity, flags are an important source of information and of historical significance.

Information

Flag Detective

www.flagdetective.com

This is an easy-to-use flag identification tool, identifying flags by country as well as world organisations. It also enables finding flags by type, allowing us all to know the difference between a Canton and Saltire flag, along with the sixteen other flag types. Excellent.

World flags database

www.flags.net

Includes national flags, ensigns, military flags and head-of-state flags, with beautiful illustrations. For teachers, parents and students.

Learning Resources and Activities

Flags of the World

www.fotw.info

Packed with information and images of flags of countries, organisations, territories, districts and cities, both past and present. It has useful printable flag images located under Colouring Book (these are templates of flags for colouring).