National Flags With the Most Stars
Explore national flags with large numbers of stars, including the United States, Brazil and Uzbekistan, and learn what their stars represent.
United States — 50 stars
The United States flag has 50 stars, representing its 50 states. The current 50-star design dates from 1960, after Hawaii became the 50th state. The stars are arranged in nine rows.
Brazil — 27 stars
Brazil's flag contains 27 stars representing the country's 26 states and the Federal District. Their arrangement is based on the night sky over Rio de Janeiro, making Brazil's flag an unusually detailed astronomical design.
Uzbekistan — 12 stars
Uzbekistan has 12 stars alongside its crescent moon. The stars form an important part of the upper portion of the flag and are commonly associated with historical and cultural symbolism.
Other star-filled flags
Cape Verde has ten stars arranged in a circle. Venezuela has eight stars. China has five, while Australia and New Zealand have prominent groups of stars connected with their position in the Southern Hemisphere.
Why stars are so common
Stars can represent states, islands, unity, aspirations, guidance, historical traditions or political ideals. A star count therefore does not have one universal meaning — it depends on the country's own history.