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− | |style="vertical-align:top;"|In 2001, the NAVA (Northern American Vexillological Association) asked their members all around the world to give notes to rate each US state, federal district or territory flag, and each Canadian province or territory flag. More than half of them failed to reach |
+ | |style="vertical-align:top;"|In 2001, the NAVA (Northern American Vexillological Association) asked their members all around the world to give notes to rate each [[United States#Subdivisions|US state, federal district or territory]] flag, and each [[Canada#Subdivisions|Canadian province or territory]] flag. More than half of them failed to reach only a standard '''5.0''' grade. After the survey, the only state that significantly changed its flag was [[Georgia (USA state)|Georgia]], in the last position of the poll (with an unhonored '''2.36''' grade). More states should follow the example.<p>Find out more at the [[2001 NAVA survey]] page.</p> |
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==What does "vexillology" mean?== |
==What does "vexillology" mean?== |
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"Study of flags", literally. Whitney Smith, co-founder of "scientific" study of flags, created this word in 1957. It comprises the term ''vexillum'', the name of banners carried by Roman soldiers, and ''logos'', which means "knowledge" or "science" in Greek. |
"Study of flags", literally. Whitney Smith, co-founder of "scientific" study of flags, created this word in 1957. It comprises the term ''vexillum'', the name of banners carried by Roman soldiers, and ''logos'', which means "knowledge" or "science" in Greek. |
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*[http://www.flagandbanner.com//flags/united_states_flag_code.asp U.S. Flag Code] |
*[http://www.flagandbanner.com//flags/united_states_flag_code.asp U.S. Flag Code] |
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*[https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=4&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CE8QFjAD&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.infoplease.com%2Fipa%2FA0875838.html&ei=B2hzU__mJubw8AHH-oD4CQ&usg=AFQjCNHj48hqxHf3OHrUFC4jF4Og-4WxiQ&sig2=1E5w4W9sUNOE9cPPX_YzlQ&bvm=bv.66699033,d.b2U History of the American Flag] |
*[https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=4&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CE8QFjAD&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.infoplease.com%2Fipa%2FA0875838.html&ei=B2hzU__mJubw8AHH-oD4CQ&usg=AFQjCNHj48hqxHf3OHrUFC4jF4Og-4WxiQ&sig2=1E5w4W9sUNOE9cPPX_YzlQ&bvm=bv.66699033,d.b2U History of the American Flag] |
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*[http://amhistory.si.edu/starspangledbanner/ The Flag that inspired the National Anthem] |
*[http://amhistory.si.edu/starspangledbanner/ The Flag that inspired the National Anthem] |
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==About the wiki== |
==About the wiki== |
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− | Vexillology Wiki collects proposals for new flags of countries and their subdivisions, currently for Northern America |
+ | {{Newpages}}Vexillology Wiki collects proposals for new flags of countries and their subdivisions, currently mainly for Northern America. |
Things you can do: |
Things you can do: |
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− | *Submit flag designs (either your own or someone else's) by [[Help:Create an account|joining the wiki]], or e-mailing to [mailto:vexillologywiki@gmail.com vexillologywiki@gmail.com]. If you are submitting someone else's design, make sure you have the [[ |
+ | *Submit flag designs (either your own or someone else's) by [[Help:Create an account|joining the wiki]], or e-mailing to [mailto:vexillologywiki@gmail.com vexillologywiki@gmail.com]. If you are submitting someone else's design, make sure you have the [[Help:Licensing|right]] to do so, and remember to [[Help:Image description page#Author and source information|give due credit]]. See some guidelines at [[Vexillology Wiki:Images]]. |
*Create new articles, or expand existing articles, with information on current and historical flags. You can use content from {{w||Wikipedia}} if you credit the Wikipedia authors using {{t|Wikipedia}}. |
*Create new articles, or expand existing articles, with information on current and historical flags. You can use content from {{w||Wikipedia}} if you credit the Wikipedia authors using {{t|Wikipedia}}. |
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+ | *Comment on flag proposals or on pages using the [[Help:Comments|form at the bottom of each article]], or the page's [[Help:Talk pages|talk page]] for non-article pages. Either is linked next to the "Edit" button at the top of the page. Some articles have [[:Category:Proposal pages|subpages for discussing proposals]]. |
− | You do not need a Wikia account to edit the wiki, but your IP address will be revealed if you are not logged in, and unregistered users |
+ | You do not need a Wikia account to edit the wiki, but your IP address will be revealed if you are not logged in, and unregistered users [[Help:Create an account#Account Benefits|cannot]] upload files. |
− | See the [[Vexillology Wiki:Community Portal|Community Portal]] for |
+ | See the [[Vexillology Wiki:Community Portal|Community Portal]] for links to pages that provide help with editing, as well as a list of some useful special pages. Post general questions, ideas and comments about the wiki at either [[Vexillology Wiki talk:Community Portal]] or the [[Special:Forum|forum]]. |
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+ | ==Open contests== |
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+ | *[[Contest: Middle East|Middle East]] |
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==Browse== |
==Browse== |
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*[[:Category:Browse]] – Category tree of all pages |
*[[:Category:Browse]] – Category tree of all pages |
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*[[:Category:Articles]] – Category tree of mainspace pages (articles) |
*[[:Category:Articles]] – Category tree of mainspace pages (articles) |
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− | *[[Special:RecentChanges|Recent changes to the wiki]] |
+ | *[[Special:RecentChanges|Recent changes to the wiki]] ([[Special:WikiActivity|graphical version]]) |
+ | *[[Vexillology Wiki:All pages|Complete list of pages]] |
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===Article list by country=== |
===Article list by country=== |
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For the articles about states, provinces and territories, see the list of subdivisions at the respective country article. |
For the articles about states, provinces and territories, see the list of subdivisions at the respective country article. |
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+ | *{{icon|Flag of Australia.svg}} [[Australia]] |
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+ | *{{icon|Flag of Brazil.svg}} [[Brazil]] |
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+ | *{{icon|Flag of Canada.svg}} [[Canada]] |
+ | *{{icon|Flag of Colombia.svg}} [[Colombia]] |
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+ | *{{icon|Flag of Mexico.svg}} [[Mexico]] |
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+ | *{{icon|Flag of the United States.svg}} [[United States]] |
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+ | *{{icon|Flag of Venezuela.svg}} [[Venezuela]] |
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+ | ==Related wikis== |
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+ | *[[w:c:flags:|VexiWiki]] – encyclopedia of current and historical flags, with [[w:c:flags:Category:Design pages|some design pages]] for proposals |
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Revision as of 14:14, 23 May 2020
Introduction
In 2001, the NAVA (Northern American Vexillological Association) asked their members all around the world to give notes to rate each US state, federal district or territory flag, and each Canadian province or territory flag. More than half of them failed to reach only a standard 5.0 grade. After the survey, the only state that significantly changed its flag was Georgia, in the last position of the poll (with an unhonored 2.36 grade). More states should follow the example. Find out more at the 2001 NAVA survey page. |
What does "vexillology" mean?
"Study of flags", literally. Whitney Smith, co-founder of "scientific" study of flags, created this word in 1957. It comprises the term vexillum, the name of banners carried by Roman soldiers, and logos, which means "knowledge" or "science" in Greek.
About the wiki
Vexillology Wiki collects proposals for new flags of countries and their subdivisions, currently mainly for Northern America.
Things you can do:
- Submit flag designs (either your own or someone else's) by joining the wiki, or e-mailing to vexillologywiki@gmail.com. If you are submitting someone else's design, make sure you have the right to do so, and remember to give due credit. See some guidelines at Vexillology Wiki:Images.
- Create new articles, or expand existing articles, with information on current and historical flags. You can use content from Wikipedia if you credit the Wikipedia authors using {{Wikipedia}}.
- Comment on flag proposals or on pages using the form at the bottom of each article, or the page's talk page for non-article pages. Either is linked next to the "Edit" button at the top of the page. Some articles have subpages for discussing proposals.
You do not need a Wikia account to edit the wiki, but your IP address will be revealed if you are not logged in, and unregistered users cannot upload files.
See the Community Portal for links to pages that provide help with editing, as well as a list of some useful special pages. Post general questions, ideas and comments about the wiki at either Vexillology Wiki talk:Community Portal or the forum.
Open contests
Browse
- Category:Browse – Category tree of all pages
- Category:Articles – Category tree of mainspace pages (articles)
- Recent changes to the wiki (graphical version)
- Complete list of pages
Article list by country
For the articles about states, provinces and territories, see the list of subdivisions at the respective country article.
For all country articles, see Category:Countries.
Related wikis
- VexiWiki – encyclopedia of current and historical flags, with some design pages for proposals