Choose a flag variant explicitly

Use the native API

import { variantsOf } from "@johnmorrisdotca/hata/manifest";
import { flag } from "@johnmorrisdotca/hata/load";
const choices=variantsOf("AF");
console.log(choices.map(choice=>choice.id));
if(choices[0]) console.log((await flag("AF",{variant:choices[0].id}))?.startsWith("<svg"));

[ 'republic', 'de-facto' ]
true

Variants are identified by a stored id, not an invented spelling or another primary country. Their metadata retains official, de-facto, historical or local status, dates, why and sources. A place without a default requires an explicit choice. The loader returns null for an invalid id; the gallery shows the native choices and explanations.

Avoid silent replacement

A default drawing is a documented choice, not a claim that no alternatives exist. Retain the status when showing an alternative and never silently substitute one for a missing primary flag. Brittany's local drawing and Northern Ireland's explicit choices retain the original decisions. The full original variant reference and decisions explain each case.