The world has seen profound changes in recent years. Democracy movements have freed populations and new governments have been established. Territorial wars and ethnic fighting have fractured regions, giving rise to new countries. A new flag is an important symbol of change and newfound freedom. More than a dozen new country flags have been adopted since this book's 2003 edition, including South Sudan, Iraq, Kosovo, Burma, Libya, Malawi, Afghanistan, Georgia, Congo-Kinshasa, Montenegro and Serbia. Flags of the World has been fully revised and updated to reflect today's world. It is organized alphabetically by nation. Concise text describes how the flag came into being and explains the symbolism of its elements, lending a fascinating perspective on the country.
