Venezuela Flag
National Flag of Venezuela
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What does the Venezuela flag mean?
Yellow signifies land wealth; blue represents independence from Spain; red stands for courage; the eight stars represent the provinces that signed the 1811 Declaration of Independence—a design rooted in Miranda’s concept inspired by Goethe and Hamburg civic flags.
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Quick facts
- Adopted:
- 12 April 1830 (today's design)
- Aspect Ratio:
- 2:3
- Capital:
- Caracas
- Population:
- Approximately 28 million (2023)
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Venezuela’s flag features a horizontal tricolor of yellow, blue, and red with an arc of eight white stars centered on the blue band, echoing the design first flown by Francisco de Miranda in 1806.
Venezuela Flag – Symbolism and Meaning
Venezuela Flag - History and Origins
First flown by Miranda in 1806 during liberation efforts; officially adopted in 1830; Flag Day shifted from 12 March to 3 August in 2006 to mark its first appearance on Venezuelan soil.
Venezuela Flag - Design Elements
Three equal horizontal bands (yellow-blue-red), with eight centrally arced white five‑pointed stars on blue. Geometry and colours defined by law.
Venezuela Flag - Usage Guidelines and Protocol
Raised on public buildings, during national holidays, and in international missions. Flown sunrise to sunset; must be handled respectfully and flown at half‑mast in official mourning.
Further reading: Flag of Venezuela on Wikipedia
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The Venezuela 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 Venezuela Flag represent?
Yellow signifies land wealth; blue represents independence from Spain; red stands for courage; the eight stars represent the provinces that signed the 1811 Declaration of Independence—a design rooted in Miranda’s concept inspired by Goethe and Hamburg civic flags.
When was the Venezuela Flag adopted?
12 April 1830 (today's design)
What is the aspect ratio of the Venezuela Flag?
The Venezuela flag has an aspect ratio of 2:3.