Why Countries Change Their Flags

First 200 to sign up get 20% off the annual plan! https://brilliant.org/wonderwhy/ A video looking at why a country might take the decision to change its flag. It can be done for any number of reasons, whether it be a regime change, independence, and something entirely unique to that country s situation. A look a few examples of countries that have changed their flag, starting with South Africa, and the change made after an end to apartheid. I also look at the USA, Germany, Spain, Portugal, and finally Japan. Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/DpZ2Z2RuDE Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/wonderwhy Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator Select imagery by Getty Images