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![]() Acadia (Canada) |
![]() Manitoba (Canada) |
| French-speaking Acadians in Canada place a yellow star for St. Mary, their national symbol and patron saint of mariners on the flag of France. | While the British "Red Ensign" signifies connectedness within the Commonwealth, the distinguishing feature is the small seal. Better to have used the bison as the main flag symbol. |
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![]() Liberia |
![]() Vermont (USA) |
| Founded by freed slaves from the U.S., Liberia reflects that heritage with a similar yet distinctive flag. | This flag is virtually indistinguishable from 20 other U.S. state flags, all with a seal on a blue field. |
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