Over the years, they have evolved to incorporate symbols significant to the countries they represent. Click through as we put together a list of 25 national flags and their respective meanings.

The flag features a vertical stripe of red with an elaborate design of five carpet motifs, a white crescent, five stars, and a green background ...

The black-red-yellow flag color combination has roots dating back to the 13th century. The flag of the Holy Roman Empire, an imperial banner used by the Holy Roman Emperor, featured a black eagle with ...