The official flag of Canada was adopted on Feb. 15,1965, and is referred to as the "Maple-Leaf" flag after Canada's national tree. The official colors of Canada, red and white, are also incorporated in the design. Before Canada adopted the "Maple-Leaf" flag, the Union Jack, which is the national flag of the United Kingdom, and various designs of the "Red Ensign" (flag of the British Merchant Marines) were given a "Canadian Badge" and used as Canada's flag.
Libya's flag was adopted on Nov. 11, 1977, and makes a statement without use of emblems, words or any details. The flag, a rectangular piece of green fabric, represents the country's religious belief and abiding respect for Islam. Green is also Libya's national color and is associated with Muammar Gaddafi's Green Revolution, a military coup that saw Gaddafi seize power over Libya more than 40 years ago.
The flag of the United States of America is also referred to as "Old Glory," "the Stars and Stripes" and "the Star-Spangled Banner." The current flag and the 27th flag in the history of the United States was adopted on July 4, 1960, after Hawaii became the 50th state on Aug. 21, 1959. The colors of the American flag are red, white and blue, with red symbolizing hardiness and valor, white symbolizing purity and innocence and blue symbolizing vigilance, perseverance and justice.
The country of Iran's national flag was adopted on July 29, 1980. The current flag is designed with three colors, which are green, white and red. The colors symbolize the beliefs and characteristics of the country. The country's religious belief system, Islam, is symbolized by a green stripe. The white stripe represents peace, and the red color symbolizes courage. The white stylized script repeated 22 times on the red and green stripe of the flag of Iran interprets the Islamic phrase "Allahu Akbar," which means "God is greater than to be described." On the center of the white stripe of the Iranian flag there is a sword, which is representative of the country's strength."