Being that this country's founder arrived from the "Lion City," it's fitting that the nation's flag features one. Name that Asian nation.

Legend has it that the founder of Sri Lanka, Prince Vijaya, came to the country from Singapore, which means "Lion City," roundabout the 5th century B.C. It's from this legend that the country's Lion Flag originated. The multicultural nation added an orange vertical stripe to represent the Tamils (Hindus) and a green stripe for Muslims. Bo tree leaves were also added to represent the four virtues of Buddhism – joy, kindness, compassion, and equanimity.

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