Greeks
The most widely used symbol is the flag of Greece, which features nine equal horizontal stripes of blue alternating with white representing the nine syllables of the Greek national motto Eleftheria i thanatos (freedom or death), which was the motto of the Greek War of Independence. The blue square in the upper hoist-side corner bears a white cross, which represents Greek Orthodoxy. The Greek flag is widely used by the Greek Cypriots, although Cyprus has officially adopted a neutral flag to ease ethnic tensions with the Turkish Cypriot minority – see flag of Cyprus).
Flag of Palestine
The Palestinian flag (Arabic: علم فلسطين ‎ ‎) is a tricolor of three equal horizontal stripes (black, white, and green from top to bottom) overlaid by a red triangle issuing from the hoist. This flag is derived from the Pan-Arab colors and it is used to represent the State of Palestine and the Palestinian people.
Republic Day (India)
The main Republic Day celebration is held in the national capital, New Delhi, at the Rajpath before the President of India. On this day, ceremonious parades take place at the Rajpath, which are performed as a tribute to India; its unity in diversity and rich cultural heritage.
Flag of Belgium
The national flag of the kingdom of Belgium (Dutch: Vlag van het koninkrijk België, French: Drapeau de la Belgique, German: Flagge Belgiens) is a tricolour of three bands of black, yellow, and red. The colours were taken from the coat of arms of the Duchy of Brabant, and the vertical design may be based on the flag of France. When flown, the black band is nearest the pole (at the hoist side). It has the unusual proportions of 13: 15.
Montevideo
The National History Museum of Montevideo is located in the historical residence of General Fructuoso Rivera. It exhibits artifacts related to the history of Uruguay. In a process begun in 1998, the National Museum of Natural History (1837) and the National Museum of Anthropology (1981), merged in 2001, becoming the National Museum of Natural History and Anthropology. In July 2009, the two institutions again became independent. The Historical Museum has annexed eight historical houses in the city, five of which are located in the Ciudad Vieja. One of them, on the same block with the main building, is the historic residence of Antonio Montero, which houses the Museo Romantico.
Flag of Ireland
The national flag of Ireland (Irish: bratach na hÉireann) -- frequently referred to as the Irish tricolour (trídhathach na hÉireann) -- is the national flag and ensign of the Republic of Ireland. The flag itself is a vertical tricolour of green (at the hoist), white and orange. The proportions of the flag are 1: 2 (that is to say, flown horizontally, the flag is half as high as it is wide).
Flag of Norway
The flag of Norway is a red with an indigo blue Scandinavian cross fimbriated in white that extends to the edges of the flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side in the style of the Dannebrog, the flag of Denmark.
Flag of the Czech Republic
The national flag of the Czech Republic (Czech: státní vlajka České republiky) is the same as the flag of former Czechoslovakia. Upon the dissolution of Czechoslovakia, the Czech Republic kept the Czechoslovak flag while Slovakia adopted its own flag. The first flag of Czechoslovakia was based on the flag of Bohemia and was white over red. This was almost identical to the flag of Poland (only the proportion was different), so a blue triangle was added at the hoist in 1920. The flag was banned by the Nazis in 1939, and a horizontal tricolor of white, red, and blue was enforced. The 1920 flag was restored in 1945.
Flag of the Czech Republic
The national flag of the Czech Republic (Czech: státní vlajka České republiky) is the same as the flag of the former Czechoslovakia. Upon the dissolution of Czechoslovakia, the Czech Republic kept the Czechoslovak flag while Slovakia adopted its own flag. The first flag of Czechoslovakia was based on the flag of Bohemia, and was white over red. This was almost identical to the flag of Poland (only the proportion was different), so a blue triangle was added at the hoist in 1920. The flag was banned by the Nazis in 1939, and a horizontal tricolor of white, red, and blue was enforced. The 1920 flag was restored in 1945.
Northern Ontario Railroad Museum
The Northern Ontario Railroad Museum and Heritage Centre is a rail transport museum located in the community of Capreol in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. The museum's mandate states it is, "focused on the preservation of historical artefacts that pay tribute to the heritage of Northern Ontario and the history of the lumber, mining and railroading industries."
New Delhi
New Delhi is home to Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum, National Gallery of Modern Art, National Museum of Natural History, National Rail Museum, National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum, National Philatelic Museum, Nehru Planetarium, Shankar's International Dolls Museum. and Supreme Court of India Museum.
Flag of Spain
The coat of arms of Spain has a height equal to ​ ⁄ of the hoist (width) and will figure on both sides of the flag.
Flag of Nigeria
The flag of Nigeria was designed in 1959 and first officially hoisted on 1 October 1960. The flag is a vertical 1: 2 triband of green, white, green. The two green stripes represent Nigeria's natural wealth, while the white band represents peace.
Aruna Asaf Ali
Aruna Asaf Ali (Bengali: অরুণা আসফ আলী) (16 July 1909 -- 29 July 1996), born Aruna Ganguly, was an Indian independence activist. She is widely remembered for hoisting the Indian National Congress flag at the Gowalia Tank maidan in Bombay during the Quit India Movement, 1942.
Flag of India
On 13 April 1923, during a procession by local Congress volunteers in Nagpur commemorating the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, the Swaraj flag with the spinning wheel, designed by Pingali Venkayya, was hoisted. This event resulted in a confrontation between the Congressmen and the police, after which five people were imprisoned. Over a hundred other protesters continued the flag procession after a meeting. Subsequently, on the first of May, Jamnalal Bajaj, the secretary of the Nagpur Congress Committee, started the Flag Satyagraha, gaining national attention and marking a significant point in the flag movement. The satyagraha, promoted nationally by the Congress, started creating cracks within the organisation in which the Gandhians were highly enthused while the other group, the Swarajists, called it inconsequential.
Six Flags Great Adventure
Six Flags Great Adventure Location Jackson, New Jersey, United States Coordinates 40 ° 8 ′ 15.71 ''N 74 ° 26 ′ 25.65'' W ﻿ / ﻿ 40.1376972 ° N 74.4404583 ° W ﻿ / 40.1376972; - 74.4404583 Coordinates: 40 ° 8 ′ 15.71 ''N 74 ° 26 ′ 25.65'' W ﻿ / ﻿ 40.1376972 ° N 74.4404583 ° W ﻿ / 40.1376972; - 74.4404583 Owner Six Flags Opened July 1, 1974 (July 1, 1974) Previous names Great Adventure Operating season April -- Early January Visitors per annum 3,220,000 in 2016 Rides Total 50 Roller coasters 14 Water rides Website Six Flags Great Adventure
Star-Spangled Banner (flag)
The flag that flew during that episode in history became a significant artifact. It remained in the possession of Major Armistead, who was promoted to brevet lieutenant colonel, and his family for many years. Eben Appleton, Colonel Armistead's grandson, inherited the flag in 1878. In 1907, he lent it to the Smithsonian Institution, and in 1912 it was made a formal gift. Today it is permanently housed in the National Museum of American History, one of the Smithsonian Institution museums on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The flag was given to the museum in 1912, and has undergone multiple restoration efforts after being originally restored by Amelia Fowler in 1914.
Independence Day (India)
Independence Day of India The National Flag of India hoisted at the Red Fort in Delhi; hoisted flags are a common sight on Independence Day. Also called स्वतंत्रता दिवस Observed by India Type National Significance Commemorates the independence of India Celebrations Flag hoisting, parade, fireworks, singing patriotic songs and the National Anthem Jana Gana Mana, speech by the Prime Minister of India and President of India Date 15 August Frequency Annual First time 15th August 1947 Related to Republic Day
Indiana Railway Museum
The Indiana Railway Museum is a railroad museum located in French Lick, Indiana, United States dedicated to preserving and displaying artifacts related to the history of railroads in Indiana.
Flag of Ivory Coast
The flag of Ivory Coast (French: Drapeau de la Côte d'Ivoire) features three equal vertical bands of orange (hoist side), white, and green.
What is the name of the major railroad related museum located in the city where the national flag is hoisted on January 26th?
where is the national flag hoisted on 26 january
New Delhi
What is the name of the major railroad related museum located in #1 ?
National Rail Museum