Five-star flags.

• Position: TRENDS & TRANSITIONS - Brief article

The North American Vexillological Association polled their members and ranked American city flags, based on design. The winner? Washington, D.C. The Top 10 state capital winners, with their scores on a 10-point scale, are:

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1. Denver, 8.86

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2. Phoenix, 8.65

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3. Indianapolis, 8.35

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4. Madison, 7.92

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5. Jackson, 7.83

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6. Des Moines, 7.77

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7. Richmond, 7.76

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8. Annapolis, 5.39

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9. Albany, 5.20

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10. Sacramento, 4.97