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| Bangladesh | Turkmenistan |
| With two strong colors and a single symbol—the rising sun of independence (slightly offset to the hoist), this flag succeeds well. | This very complicated rug contains 5 traditional patterns! Better to leave it off and keep the moon and stars. |
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| Alaska (USA) | Bey of Tunisia |
| The stars, a standard U.S. symbol, combine into the "Big Dipper" constellation and the North Star, representing the northernmost U.S. state. | Replete with stars, crescents, and the Sword of Ali, this 19th-century design’s overwhelming complexity defeats its purpose. |