Flags are more than just cloth waving in the breeze, they are a symbol of identity, history, struggle, culture, and hope.

Almost every flag in the extensive collection of world flags is recognizable as rectangular. But among all the nations, there are two exceptions—nations with perfect squares for their official flags.

Almost every national flag in the world follows a rectangular design, but two countries stand apart. Switzerland and Vatican City are the only sovereign states whose official national flags are square ...