Flags Of The Nations

Between 1875-1912, El Salvador flew what looked like a reversed U.S. flag as its national emblem. That's just one of the interesting tidbits on this unique and up-to-date overview of more than 270 flags of countries present and past. Separated into major groups (Africa, Middle East, Asia, Europe, Oceania and the Americas), the program shows each flag accompanied by a brief explanation of what the colors and symbols represent, as well as occasional details about the countries themselves. A handy enclosed reference directory, which is time coded, allows viewers to locate information on a particular flag. A useful reference tool, Flags of the Nations fills a long-standing video gap and provides a good resource for students and history buffs alike. Recommended. (Available from: City Island Entertainment, Inc., 8306 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 871, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; (213) 933-1826.)