Skip to main content

Why don't country flags use the color purple?

10,346,960 Views

12,723 Questions Answered

Best of Web

Let’s Begin…

There are 196 countries in the world today and virtually none of them have purple on their national flag. So what’s wrong with purple? After Skool explains how the color was worth more than gold.

Create and share a new lesson based on this one.

About TED-Ed Best of Web

TED-Ed Best of Web are exceptional, user-created lessons that are carefully selected by volunteer teachers and TED-Ed staff.

Meet The Creators

2 Guided Discussions

Discussions are closed. To create a new discussion customize this lesson.

More from The World's People and Places