Almost every flag in the extensive collection of world flags is recognizable as rectangular. But among all the nations, there are two exceptions—nations with perfect squares for their official flags.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. At the Olympic Games, the vibrant display of national flags is always a highlight. With the flags regularly appearing on ...

Flags are more than colorful backdrops at sporting events. They're history lessons stitched into symbolic rectangles. Every design reflects geography, revolutions, politics, and ideals a country ...