An infographic design which shows the country flags from around the world that have been in continuous use for the longest amount of time along with the year they started being used to represent their nation.

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    https://www.google.com/search?q=oldest+flag

    the Danish flag
    The oldest flag in the world First acknowledged in 1219, the Danish flag “Dannebrog” remains the oldest state flag in the world still in use by an independent nation.

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      Come on, Denmark. Get a new flag already!

      Bloody Vikings

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        The flag is christian, I don’t think that’s the vikings doing

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    Turkish flag is an interesting case, as it’s nearly a 100 years older than Turkey.

    The design has been used by the late Ottoman Empire, and then adopted when the Republic of Turkey (now regretting to itself as Turkiye) was established.

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    I’ll admit, I am no flag expert but is the union Jack is made up of a few different flags that surely have to be older? Scottish saltire, st Georges cross.