Bolivia Flag
National Flag of Bolivia
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What does the Bolivia flag mean?
Red honors the soldiers’ blood, yellow symbolizes national wealth and mineral resources, and green stands for fertility, land, and hope.
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Quick facts
- Adopted:
- October 31, 1851 (current version: 2009)
- Aspect Ratio:
- 15:22
- Capital:
- Sucre (constitutional), La Paz (administrative)
- Population:
- Approximately 12 million
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The flag of Bolivia consists of three horizontal bands of red, yellow, and green. Red stands for bravery, yellow for resources, and green for fertility. The state flag includes the coat of arms.
Bolivia Flag – Symbolism and Meaning
Bolivia Flag - History and Origins
Adopted in 1851. Colors and symbolism formalized by decree in 1888. Flag proportions (15:22) standardized in 2004.
Bolivia Flag - Design Elements
Three horizontal bands of equal height—red, yellow, green. State version has coat of arms centered on yellow. Pantone 485 (red), Process Yellow, Pantone 356 (green); RGB #DA291C, #F4E400, #007A33. Proportion 15:22.
Bolivia Flag - Usage Guidelines and Protocol
Flag is the national symbol used by government and military; state flag with arms used by official bodies, diplomatic missions. Also has naval ensign for lakes/rivers with stars representing departments and maritime aspiration.
Further reading: Flag of Bolivia on Wikipedia
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The Bolivia Flag shares design elements with other national flags. These comparisons show how to tell them apart and why they look alike:
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the colors of the Bolivia Flag represent?
Red honors the soldiers’ blood, yellow symbolizes national wealth and mineral resources, and green stands for fertility, land, and hope.
When was the Bolivia Flag adopted?
October 31, 1851 (current version: 2009)
What is the aspect ratio of the Bolivia Flag?
The Bolivia flag has an aspect ratio of 15:22.