The National Flag of the Republic of Maldives

A flag is most commonly used as an identification of a Country/Nation. The first flags were used to assist military coordination on battlefields, and flags have since evolved into a general tool for elementary signaling and identification, especially in environments where communication is similarly challenging. National flags are strong nationalistic symbols with varied wide-ranging interpretations, often including strong military associations due to their original and ongoing military uses. Flags are also used in messaging, advertising, or for other decorative purposes.