Asian Geographic Junior - 08.2018

MALAYSIA

FLAG
Stars
The 14 pointed star is known as the
Bintang Persekutuan or Federal Star.

Stripes

The alternating red and white stripes
represent the 13 member
states and the federal
territories.

Crescent Moon
Symbolises Islam, the
national religion

FLOWER

Hibiscus
(Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)

 Known as the “bunga raya”, or flower
of celebration

 Red petals symbolise courage and the
five national principles, known as the
Rukun Negara

 Blooms throughout the year

 Has medicinal qualities
and is used in teas

PHILIPPINES

FLAG

Yellow Light Rays

Represent the eight provinces that revolted

against the Spanish

The Three Five-Pointed Stars

Represent the three main island groups:

Luzon, Visayas

and Mindanao

Blue

Represents truth, peace and justice

Re d

Represents patriotism and

valour

FLOWER

Arabian Jasmine

(Jasminum sambac)

   Known as sampaguita

   Symbolises purity, simplicity

and humility

   Used in per fumes and teas

   Can be worn as garlands and crowns

   Also one of the national flowers

of Indonesia

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