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    Which is the only country in the world to boast a national flag with two different sides?

    Question #48035. Asked by peasypod. (Jun 01 04 11:11 PM)


    vale70

    Paraguay


    Flag Description: three equal, horizontal bands of red (top), white, and blue with an emblem centered in the white band; unusual flag in that the emblem is different on each side; the obverse (hoist side at the left) bears the national coat of arms (a yellow five-pointed star within a green wreath capped by the words REPUBLICA DEL PARAGUAY, all within two circles); the reverse (hoist side at the right) bears the seal of the treasury (a yellow lion below a red Cap of Liberty and the words Paz y Justicia (Peace and Justice) capped by the words REPUBLICA DEL PARAGUAY, all within two circles)
    http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/flags/pa-flag.html


    [Edited to add supporting reference - McG]




    Jun 02 04, 1:31 AM


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