The combination of red, white, and blue is a popular choice for national flags, with more than 50 countries and territories incorporating these colors.
Here are some notable examples:
- United States
The flag features thirteen horizontal stripes of red and white, with a blue rectangle in the canton bearing fifty white stars.
- United Kingdom
Known as the Union Jack, this flag combines elements of three older national flags: the red cross of St George for England, the white saltire of St Andrew for Scotland, and the red saltire of St Patrick to represent Ireland.
- France
The French Tricolour consists of three vertical bands of blue, white, and red.
- Russia
The flag comprises three horizontal stripes: white on the top, blue in the middle, and red on the bottom.
- Netherlands
The Dutch flag consists of three horizontal bands of red, white, and blue.