The new South Sudan flag keeps the green, with its connection to the Arab world, and the red, white and black and adds blue and gold to set itself apart. In my searching for information, I was reminded of grade school projects that required the memorizing of flags.
Ceramic tile is made from natural clay, sand and water. These materials are molded to form square or rectangular tiles and then baked in a kiln to remove most of the moisture. Porcelain tile is also made from clay but tends to be made using denser types of clay than ceramic.
The Different Types of Floor Tiles. When many of us think of floor tiles, we think that other than the color or finish, they are all the same. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Tile is actually a generic term which is used to describe various types of stones and paving products which are available for flooring. Most glazed ceramic floor tiles used currently are monocottura, or single-fired tiles.