This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
The international flag of every country symbolizes a nation’s brave sacrifices; it expresses its vision, spirit, culture, religion, and history; and instills pride and solidarity among citizens. But most eminently, it’s the identification of every nation and its citizens. There are almost eight hundred different flags that exist nowadays.
Below is the political map with flags of all nations, states, provinces, territories, and regions.
Despite the wide variety of flags, many of them are similar to each other. There are nine sets of international flags that present different levels of similarity.
World map showing regional similarity of flags
The most recognizable flags primarily have the most influential countries in the world. The design of the flag and its uniqueness also matter. The map below is obtained based on a survey – “Which country’s flag is this?”
It’s no surprise that the world’s premier superpower – the United States has the most recognized flag.
Countries with the most recognizable flags
Canada, the U.S., the U.K., Brasilia, Finland, Sweden, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Greece, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and South Africa have the most recognizable flags.
The world flags educational poster can be found on Amazon.
