Here are the answers to the questions found in my earlier post.
The first two questions reference today’s date, February 1st. The rest continue the flag theme.
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In 2021, the military of this country staged a coup d’état, ousting the country’s de facto leader. What country and who was the de facto leader?
Answer: Myanmar; Aung San Suu Kyi
Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, is a Southeast Asian country with a population of about 55 million. Aung San Suu Kyi, a prominent politician, State Counsellor, and Nobel laureate, faced criticism for her leadership and was arrested following the 2021 military coup.
Two
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In 1946, who was elected as this organisation’s first head and what was their title?
Answer: Trygve Lie; Secretary-General of the United Nations
Trygve Lie, the first UN Secretary-General, served from 1946 to 1952. He resigned due to Soviet opposition stemming from his support for UN intervention in the Korean War. Lie also faced challenges from McCarthyism in the United States.
Today’s remaining questions continue the flag theme but are not related to the date.
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What country is flying high with this flag?
Answer: Nepal
Nepal stands alone as the only modern nation without a rectangular national flag. The flag, which was adopted in 1962, consists of two united pennant shapes, crimson with blue borders, and decorated with stylised sun and moon symbols. It uses traditional designs with symbolic elements representing bravery, peace and Nepal’s national flower.
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What does it signify if a ship in harbour displays this international maritime signal flag as a single flag?
Answer: All persons should report on board as the vessel is about to proceed to sea.
In English, the flag is known as the Blue Peter. It represents the letter ‘P’ if being used with other flags to spell out a message, and when flown on its own, in a harbour, it is an indication that the ship is preparing to depart, and all crew and passengers should report onboard.
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This national flag was raised for the first time at the UN headquarters in 2015. Where does it represent?
Answer: Vatican City State (or Holy See)
The flag of Vatican City, adopted in 1929, features a vertical yellow and white bicolour with the emblem of the Holy See. It symbolises the Catholic faith and can be displayed at Catholic churches.
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