Visitors can now see the flags of 91 nations on display in the plaza near the Church Office Building. The plaza, which opened to the public in January 2024, is part of the larger renovation of Temple Square and the Salt Lake Temple. The flags are one of several art installations on Temple Square symbolizing the global nature of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its commitment to be a friend to all nations, and the belief that the gospel of Jesus Christ will grow to fill the earth (see Daniel 2:35).
Flags of officially recognized United Nations countries will be displayed as part of a regular rotation. These flags, displayed in an oval, begin at the plaza’s northwest corner with the flag of the United States. From there, 90 additional flags will rotate every three months. The flags stand in alphabetical order according to the English names of the countries they represent and will always be illuminated. The flags in the plaza are intended to remain at full staff as an art installation.
Information on the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in each country where the Church operates can be found on the Global Histories page. Statistics about Church membership in each country can be found on the Worldwide Statistics page.