FLAG MOTIFS · 01–05
Look closer at the marks on flags
Suns, stars, crescents and plants appear on flags around the world. Look closely: their number, shape, colour and position can be different. Start with a small detail and discover each country's story.
FLAG MOTIF · 01Argentina × Uruguay
Argentina and Uruguay: The Sun on Their Flags
Two suns with faces. Are their rays and positions the same?
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Look closely at the number, colour and shape of the stars.
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Where are the crescent and star, and what colours are they?
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Look at the plants in the centre. How do their shapes differ?
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Compare where the crosses meet, their colours and their layers.
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