Question

How many stars are there on the European flag?
A. 9
B. 15
C. 12
D. 20

Answer 1

Hint: The European flag is a symbol for the European Union. They are also a significant sign representing the unity of Europe. The European Union consists of 27 states.

Complete Step by Step answer: The European flag is used by two organisations. One is the European Council and the other is European Union (EU). The flag consists of 12 stars The number of stars has no relation with the number of member countries. In 1955 the Council of Europe chose the present design of the flag for its use. The Council is a defender of human rights and promotes European culture. With the passage of time it encouraged other upcoming European institutions to also carry on with the same design.
In 1983, the European Parliament decided to keep the community flag as it was chosen by the Council. In 1985 it was accepted as the official emblem of the European communities. The European Community later became the European Union. The interpretation of the flag is described as:
- The circle. The circle is never ending and it is homogenous which depicts unity.
-The five pointed stars or the pentagram on the flag indicate the five limbs and toes of man and the five senses. The five points of the stars do not touch each other. It symbolises openness. That the European union is not a closed entity. It actively participates in international activities and are open to the outside world.
Option ‘C’ is the correct answer.

 Note: The reason behind the number 12 is that it is an ideal number. It is a depiction of the Babylonian numerical system. There are 12 days in an hour,12 zodiac signs which are representations of the Universe. There are also 12 hours of day and 12 hours of night, 12 gates of paradise in Scandinavia and several other examples that match the number 12. While answering this question do not get confused with European Union and Schengen area countries. Only those countries who have signed the Schengen Agreement belong to this area. These countries do not have internal borders and allow for the free movement of goods between the participating countries. Many countries fall under the European union too.