Each country has a flag. But do these flags mean something? Of course they do. Generally speaking, one can ascribe the meaning to certain symbols. For example, the Cross in the flags of Greece, the Scandinavian countries and British flags is a symbol of Christianity. Similarly, the Arabic writing on the flag of Saudi Arabia “There is no god but God, Mohammed is His Messenger” and “God is Great” on the flag of Iraq are also Islamic.

But that’s the meaning of flag designs. What about the flag colors? What do they mean? Can they influence the “behaviour” of a country (or it’s inhabitants)?

In the U.S. flag, white stands for purity and innocence. Red represents valor and hardiness, while blue signifies justice, perseverance, and vigilance.

I haven’t been to the U.S. to be able to tell if the americans are influenced by their flag colors, but the overall image the U.S has in the world fits the profile (ok, maybe without the purity and innocence part). The justice, perseverance, hardiness and vigilance apply to the international view of the U.S.

A 75-80% fit I would say…

Are the flag colours having any impact over a nation’s mentality? Is our behaviour influenced by our national flag colors?

I think that this influence exists. What do you think?

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