Blue and yellow flags often symbolize nature and national symbols. Ukraine's flag features blue sky and yellow wheat fields stripes since 13th century. Sweden's flag shows yellow cross on blue background since 14th century. Kazakhstan's flag displays yellow sun over eagle on turquoise-blue background. Palau's flag features blue background with yellow circle since 1981
Sweden's population reached 10.555.448 as of November 2023. The country is 15th most populous in Europe and 10th in EU. The total fertility rate was 1.66 in 2020. Population exceeded 10 million for the first time in 2017
Vasco da Gama established first direct trade link with India in 1498. Portuguese established trading center at Quilon in 1502. Dutch established trading posts along Indian coast until defeated in 1795. Dutch lost Ceylon to Britain at Congress of Vienna
Ukraine's flag features horizontal blue and yellow bands since 1848. Sweden's flag shows golden cross on blue background since 1906. EU flag consists of 12 golden yellow stars since 1986. Bosnia's flag combines yellow triangle with white stars since 1998. Kazakhstan's flag shows golden sun and eagle since 1992
Italy leads with 72.15 score, followed by Singapore (67.22) and Iceland (65.15). Rankings consider infrastructure, professional competencies, cost, medicine availability
Flags have been used since ancient times to identify countries and show sovereignty. Blue and yellow colors have been used in Sweden since 1275