Flag of Swaziland

The flag of Swaziland (officially Eswatini since 2018) consists of five horizontal stripes: blue, yellow, a broad red stripe, yellow again, and blue. 

In the center of the red stripe is a black and white Nguni shield, behind which are two spears and a staff with feather tassels. 

Meaning of the colors and symbols: 

Blue: peace and stability. 

Yellow: the country's natural resources. 

Red: conflict and battles of the past. 

Shield and spears: protection against enemies. 

Black and white of the shield: peaceful coexistence of black and white people. 

The flag is based on a military flag that King Sobhuza II gave to a Swazi army corps in 1941. 

It was officially adopted on October 6, 1968, a month after independence from Great Britain. 

The flag itself did not change when the country changed its name in 2018.

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Komiža (Croatia)

Komiža is a small, picturesque fishing town on the west coast of the island of Vis in Croatia. 

It is situated in a sheltered bay at the foot of the Hum hill (587 m) and is considered one of the smallest towns in the country, with approximately 1,260 inhabitants. 

It is known for its long fishing tradition, the traditional wooden boat gajeta falkuša, narrow alleys, stone houses, and an authentic Mediterranean atmosphere. 

Important sights include the Venetian castle (now the Fisheries Museum), the Benedictine Monastery of St. Nicholas, and the Church of Gospa Gusarica. 

Komiža is one of the warmest places on the Adriatic Sea and a departure point to the Blue Grotto on the neighboring islet of Biševo. 

The economy is based on fishing, viticulture (especially Vugava), and tourism. 

Vis was a military zone until the late 1980s, which meant the island remained relatively unspoiled.

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Flag of Syria

The current flag of Syria is a horizontal tricolor in the pan-Arab colors: green (top), white (middle), and black (bottom), with three red five-pointed stars in the center of the white stripe. 

The ratio is usually 2:3. 

This flag (also known as the independence flag or revolution flag) was already in use from 1932 to 1958 and from 1961 to 1963. 

During the Syrian civil war, it served as a symbol of the opposition. 

After the fall of the Assad regime on December 8, 2024, it became the de facto national flag and was officially confirmed in March 2025. 

The colors traditionally represent historical Arab caliphates (green for the Rashidun, white for the Umayyads, black for the Abbasids) and the stars originally represented the three historical regions of Damascus, Aleppo, and Deir ez-Zor. Today, the flag primarily symbolizes freedom, unity, and a break with the former regime.

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Jikayi Village

Jikayi Village is a small Tibetan mountain village in Danba County, Garzê Prefecture, Sichuan (China), on the edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. 

It has 92 households and approximately 408 inhabitants. 

It is known for its traditional Jiarong Tibetan stone architecture, ancient watchtowers (of which 22 remain), and the Dongnü culture, in which women play a central role.

It is located in a nature reserve close to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Giant Panda and is known for spectacular seas of clouds, sunrises, and fresh air. 

In October 2025, the village was named one of the “Best Tourism Villages 2025” by UN Tourism. 

Thanks to sustainable tourism (homestays, cultural experiences, and eco-programs), more than 90% of the families now earn a living from tourism, and income has increased significantly. 

In short: a vibrant Tibetan cultural and nature village that combines tourism with the preservation of heritage and nature.

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Flag of Tajikistan

The flag of Tajikistan is a horizontal tricolor of red (top), white (middle), and green (bottom), adopted on November 24, 1992. 

The white stripe is wider than the other two (ratio 2:3:2). 

In the center is a golden crown surmounted by an arc of seven stars. 

The flag's ratio is 1:2. 

Symbolism: 

Red: unity of the country, victory, and sunrise. 

White: cotton, purity, and snow from the mountains. 

Green: fertile landscape, agriculture, and Islam. 

Crown and seven stars: sovereignty of the Tajik people (the name Tajik is related to tâj, crown) and the number seven as a symbol of perfection and happiness in Persian tradition. 

The colors are partly derived from the old Soviet flag of Tajikistan. 

November 24 is Flag Day.

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San José de Maipo

San José de Maipo is a municipality (comuna) in the province of Cordillera, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile. 

It is located about 48 km southeast of Santiago, in the Andes Mountains, and borders Argentina to the east. It is the heart of the Cajón del Maipo. 

The village was founded on July 16, 1792, by Governor Ambrosio O’Higgins as a base for silver mines near San Pedro Nolasco. 

The historic center (colonial damer plan, adobe houses, parish church) is protected as a Zona Típica. 

Later, the region became important for Santiago's water and energy supply (including Embalse El Yeso, water pipelines, hydroelectric power plants) and as a health resort for lung diseases. 

Today, tourism is the main driving force: trekking, rafting, kayaking, horseback riding, thermal baths (Baños Morales, Colina), and nature reserves such as Monumento Natural El Morado. 

The municipality is officially a National Tourist Interest Zone.

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Flag of Tanzania

The flag of Tanzania consists of a green triangle in the upper left and a blue triangle in the lower right, separated by a diagonal black band with yellow (gold) borders. 

The ratio is 2:3. 

It was adopted on June 30, 1964, when Tanganyika and Zanzibar together formed the United Republic of Tanzania. 

The design combines elements of both former flags. 

Meaning of the colors: 

Green: vegetation, agriculture, and fertile soil. 

Blue: the Indian Ocean, lakes, and rivers. 

Black: the people (especially the Swahili population). 

Yellow/gold: mineral resources. 

The diagonal arrangement symbolizes the unity of the mainland and Zanzibar.

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