Colombia Flag
National Flag of Colombia
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What does the Colombia flag mean?
Yellow reflects Colombia’s wealth, sovereignty, and resources; blue denotes the ocean, rivers, and loyalty; red symbolizes the blood spilled for freedom and bravery. Inspired by Francisco de Miranda’s Gran Colombia flag.
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Quick facts
- Adopted:
- 1861
- Aspect Ratio:
- 2:3
- Capital:
- Bogotá
- Population:
- 50.3 million
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The flag of Colombia features three horizontal bands of yellow, blue, and red. The yellow band is twice the width of the other bands. The yellow represents the country's wealth and sovereignty, blue symbolizes the seas, rivers, and sky, and the red represents the blood shed for independence and the courage of the Colombian people.
Colombia Flag – Symbolism and Meaning
Colombia Flag - History and Origins
Derived from the early 19th‑century Gran Colombia design by Francisco de Miranda. Officially adopted in 1861 by law and has remained in use since, with civil and naval variants also defined.
Colombia Flag - Design Elements
Three horizontal bands: yellow (half flag height), blue and red (one-quarter each). Ratio 2:3. Naval ensign and civil flags may include armorial emblems, as codified.
Colombia Flag - Usage Guidelines and Protocol
Flown on government properties, national holidays, and embassies. Must be raised at sunrise, lowered at sunset; half‑mast during mourning. Civil flag may differ by emission. Respectful handling is legally expected.
Further reading: Flag of Colombia on Wikipedia
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The Colombia 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 Colombia Flag represent?
Yellow reflects Colombia’s wealth, sovereignty, and resources; blue denotes the ocean, rivers, and loyalty; red symbolizes the blood spilled for freedom and bravery. Inspired by Francisco de Miranda’s Gran Colombia flag.
When was the Colombia Flag adopted?
1861
What is the aspect ratio of the Colombia Flag?
The Colombia flag has an aspect ratio of 2:3.