Flags of the World – Triangles, Part Three

In Part One, we saw how geometry haters tyrannized lovers of triangles. We also discovered how geometry made better living possible. In Part Two, we learned of the terrible rivalry between circles and triangles. When, oh when, will trianglistas ever bask in the sunshine that is peace and security?

Perhaps quite soon. Here in Part Three we learn of more nations incorporating triangles into their flags. Perhaps very soon we’ll amass enough triangle loving countries to form a United Nation for Triangles. Please, make this so. And now, the:

ROLL CALL OF FREEDOM

9. Democratic Republic of the Congo

Here, blue means peace, red stands for blood of martyrs, yellow represents prosperity, and the star symbolizes hope for a brighter future. (I would have used the Sun, because the stars at night while big and bright deep in the heart of Texas, don’t illuminate much. But to each his own.) Notice the placement of the two triangles. The upper-left triangle stands for the those who are rich and whose political views lean to the left. The bottom-right triangle symbolizes the lower classes and those whose views are more conservative. Thus, entire flag cleverly represents the hope that rich and poor as well as the liberal and conservative factions in politics can unite in mutual respect and harmony.

10. Cuba

The revolutionary who designed this flag wished for Cuba to join the United States. The white star, in his vision, would later become one of the stars on the American flag. This vision,  remained unfulfilled and Cuba would go communist. (This is a real bummer as Cuban food takes its place as one of the world’s best cuisines. Cubans also love baseball and cars. What more do you want?) The blue stands for blueberries, the white for purity of ideals, and red for the blood shed during the wars for independence. The angles of the triangle represent: liberty, equality, and fraternity. Go, Cuba, go!

11.  Czechia

The flag symbolizes national unity. Czech places it sole triangle at the left, a place of honor, as what righeous country would not? The two quadrilaterals represents tolerance for all views and presents an olive branch to the land’s quadrilateralic (a new word) separatists.

12. Djibouti

Blue represents the Somali Issas and green, the Muslim Afars. The white triangle stands for peace. (White triangles continue to be a potent symbol around the globe.) The red star represents the unity of Djibouti. (Another good thing.)

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– Paul De Lancey, The Comic Chef, Ph.D.