Flags represent the soul of the nations of the world. Each combination of colours and symbols has a story to tell, built from the experiences and feelings of the peoples of different countries. Knowing the flags and their hidden language is therefore a way to understand the history, culture and role of nations. This book, organised by continent, presents all the flags of the world and examines many of them in detail, alongside drawings depicting some of the places and symbols most relevant to the various nations.