Ted Kaye, secretary of the North American Vexillological Association, explains why so many country flags in the world are red, white and blue, including the United States flag.

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games have showcased quite a bit of the red, white and blue colors that many of the national flags have.

For example, Greece's flag, with its blue and white stripes representing the colors of the sea and sky, symbolizes the country's deep connection to its maritime history and Aegean landscapes.

Botswana 's light blue flag reflects its long rainy seasons, and the black and white through its center represents the zebra.

The colors of Colorado's state flag represent the environmental features of the state. The white symbolizes the snowy mountains, gold for sunshine, red for the state's soil and blue for the sky.

The U.S., France, Chile and more all have this commonality: red, white and blue flags. Here's why, as explained by Ted Kaye of the North American Vexillological Association.

Ted Kaye, secretary of the North American Vexillological Association, explains why so many country flags in the world are red, white and blue, including the United States flag.