Flag: European Union 🇪🇺
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The flag of the European Union — the blue flag with 12 gold stars in a circle representing Europe's unprecedented peace project and economic union. The EU emerged from post-WWII determination to prevent future European wars through economic interdependence and political cooperation. The EU has 27 member states since Brexit, with a combined economy comparable to the United States.

The Schengen Area enables passport-free travel across most of Europe. The EU won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2012. Used for European integration discussions, EU politics and institutions, Brexit analysis, European identity and values, and the remarkable achievement of sustained peace among historically warring nations.