V I E W I N G F L A G S This program displays representations of the National Flags of all169 independent nations of the world. In addition, hundreds of naval,regional, and historical flags are also represented. To view the flags, type the number of the desired area of the worldat the Master Menu for a menu of the nations of that area. At each AreaMenu you may also type the number of a Special Menu at the bottom of thescreen for flags relating to the nations of that area. Type the letterin front of any flag on any menu to view that flag. If you have a CGA (rather than an EGA) monitor, then some flags arepresent in two variations: one showing the proper colors, and one pre-senting more accurate detail. To view the alternate version of a flagmarked with an asterisk (*), hold down the <Alt> key and type the letterof that flag. M E N U / F L A G K E Y S Use the following keys at an Area Menu or Special Menu: PgDn - Move to next menu PgUp - Move to previous menu Home - Move to first menu (Western Europe or United Kingdom) End - Move to last menu (South America/Pacific or International) Esc - Return to Master Menu (if in Area Menu) or former Area Menu Use the following keys when viewing a flag: PgUp/PgDn - View previous or next flag Home - View flag originally chosen after viewing others F1 - View information on this flag's nation F2 - Change flag colors Esc/Space - Return to menu from which flag was chosen S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S Flag Quiz - Type `8' at the Master Menu for a quiz on the flags. Continuous - Type `9' at the Master Menu for a continuous display of flags. Each flag is shown for a short time, then the next is shown. Press <Esc> at any point to end the display and return to the Master Menu (or press any other key during the display to go immediately to the next flag). Information - Press <F1> for instructions or information on flags. Flag Colors - Press <F2> at any time to change flag colors. Histories - Type the number in front of the desired history listed at the bottom of the United Kingdom or United States Special Menu, then follow the prompts, for histories of flags. I N F O R M A T I O N / H I S T O R Y K E Y S Use the following keys when viewing national information: PgUp/PgDn - View infomation on previous/next nation Home - View nation originally chosen after viewing others 1/2/3/4 - View comparative lists, then press any key to return to the national information screen Esc/Space - Return to display of former flag Use the following keys when viewing flag histories: PgUp/PgDn - Jump backwards/forwards one history screen Esc - Abort history and return to former Area Menu Any other - Go immediately to next stage of the history There is a Secret Menu somewhere of flags designed by the programmer. W E S T E R N E U R O P E While many of the European flags were adopted officially only inrecent times, the colors used, representing the nations, date back hun-dreds of years to colors worn in battle to easily identify the warriorsor to coats of arms representing the ruling families, which developedover the years into the National Flags of today. Prominent in many ofthe European flags are wide stripes, either horizontal or vertical, andthe use of crosses, reflecting the nations' Christian heritage. The flag of Denmark, the `Dannebrog' (Spirit of Denmark), is theoldest of all National Flags still in use. All other Scandinavian flagsderive from its design. The French Flag, based on the Parisian Flag but with a white stripeadded for peace, was adopted during the French Revolution, and has cometo symbolize liberty, inspiring many other flags (such as the Italian,Irish, and numerous Latin American and African flags). E A S T E R N E U R O P E & F A R E A S T This area of the world includes the majority of Communist countries,whose National Flags often feature the symbols of Communism originatingfrom the Soviet flag: the color red with yellow, the five-pointed star,and tools, symbolizing the working classes. Prominent in several flags of eastern Asia are circles representingthe sun, originating in Japan, the `Land of the Rising Sun', where thesun symbol has been used by emperors and warriors for centuries. The modern flags of the various regions of Japan are striking bothbecause of their use of color and because of the interesting geometricalpatterns used. The turbulent recent history of Kampuchea (or Cambodia) has produceda number of different flags for that nation, each of which has shown adepiction of the ancient temple at Angkor Wat. M I D D L E E A S T Dominant in this area of the world are the Islamic nations, whoseflags often feature the colors green, red, white, and black; the cres-cent moon; and the five-pointed star: all symbols of Islam. The flag of Nepal is the only National Flag which is not rectangularin shape. Its shape represents the Himalayas (including Mount Everest),the highest mountains in the world. The flag of Saudi Arabia is the only National Flag featuring wordsas its primary point of interest. The inscription, in
