World's Most Obscure Flags Explained (PHOTOS)

Let me take you on a guided tour of the 10 weirdest national flags to be found around the world.
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Flag bearers parade during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Flag bearers parade during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

The Olympics are one of the few times you get to admire some of the lesser-known flags of the world: the bold colors of South Africa, the intricate detail of Belize, the soothing simplicity of Ukraine. Let me take you on a guided tour of the eight weirdest national flags to be found around the world...

This article originally appeared on Condé Nast Traveler: Jeopardy Champ Ken Jennings Explains 10 Obscure World Flags

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