United States vs Malaysia flag: how to tell them apart
Look in the blue corner: the United States has 50 white stars, Malaysia has a yellow crescent and one yellow 14-point star. Malaysia also has 14 stripes against the US's 13.
How to tell them apart
Canton symbol
The US has 50 small white stars. Malaysia has a yellow crescent and a yellow 14-point star called the Federal Star.
Stripes
The US has 13 stripes. Malaysia has 14 equal stripes for its 13 states and the federal territories.
Ratio
Malaysia's flag is 1:2. The US flag is 10:19, slightly less long.
Colour of the symbols
Everything in the US canton is white. Malaysia's crescent and star are yellow, the royal colour of the Malay rulers.
Bert's facts
- United States: The United States shares land borders with two countries.
- Malaysia: Malaysia shares land borders with three countries.
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