The Flag of the European Union has how many stars on it?

The flag of the European Union has 12 stars on it because it represents the original member countries that were part of the European Communities at its inception. These communities included the European Coal and Steel Community, the European Economic Community, and the European Atomic Energy Community, which were established by the Treaty of Paris in 1951 and the Treaty of Rome in 1957. Each of the 12 stars symbolizes unity, solidarity, and harmony among these member states. Over time, as the EU expanded, the number of stars on the flag remained unchanged to reflect the unity and shared values of all member countries.