This is a concept the Danes have a specific word for – ‘hygge ... and that’s what all flags should do.” Denmark national flag What’s your favourite flag design? Let us know in the comments below.

Here’s a word to impress your friends at the next cocktail party: vexillology. It’s the official term for the scientific study of flags—their symbolism, significance, and design. In the ...

The design is not yet settled, so perhaps a flag with a lobster could pinch the honours at the last minute. Many people in Minnesota may not even realise they have a state flag—which is lucky.