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Yes, I was hoping to convert it to SVG, but the original source of the image was unclear. If you traced it from a public domain source, then we're in the clear, and I could just trace your PNG map in Inkscape. Otherwise, I'd need to go to a USGS map or something similar.

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I believe you were the one that created the image of this flag. I do believe that the image of the structure in your creation is incorrect. The depiction of Angkor Wat on the flag was not the same as it is in the current flag. Here some images I collected of the old flag:

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to see why it has been listed (you may have to search for the title of the image to find its entry). Feel free to add your opinion on the matter below the nomination. Thank you.

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Of course you may use the image for your t-shirt. It's licenced Creative Commons, anyway, so I don't think you need to ask permission.

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