Packed full of wow-inducing facts and trivia, this book offers much more than the average flag book. Featuring the history of flags, and many different types of flags, it's both a comprehensive guide and an entertaining read. 268 flags are explored including the national flag of every country in the world. Find out how Lichtenstein and Haiti discovered they shared the exact same flag and which national flag was designed by a 15-year-old schoolgirl.

Includes index.

Flag-tastic -- Born in battle -- North and Central America -- A world of flags -- Asia -- All at sea -- Europe -- On top of the world -- Africa -- Communicating with flags -- South America and the Caribbean -- Flying the flag -- Oceania -- Flag quiz.