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What Is the Most Common Symbol on the Flags of the World?

April 29, 2020 by Karen Hill

The United States is not the only country with stars on its flag.

In fact, about 50 other countries have at least one star on their flag, making the star the most common symbol on the flags of the world.

The second most popular symbol is the crescent, which appears on nine flags.

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About Karen Hill

Karen Hill is a freelance writer, editor, and columnist. Born in New York, her work has appeared in the Examiner, Yahoo News, Buzzfeed, among others.

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