This title covers the more than 600 flags that are in current use. There is a continent by continent examination of the flags of countries and their territories and a look at Flags of International Organizations, Regional and Local Flags, and Flags of People and Causes. Each flag is illustrated and is featured with information on its date of adoption, proportions and symbolic meaning where relevant. Compiled by a leading authority, this pocket size guide provides a summary of world flags, from the largest countries to the smallest states.