Flag of Bolivia

The "La Tricolor"

BO · 15:22

Official Palette

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Symbolism

Red represents the blood shed for independence, yellow represents the mineral resources of the country, and green represents the fertility of the land. The coat of arms features Mount Potosí, an alpaca, a sheaf of wheat, and a condor.

History

Adopted on October 31, 1851. The design has remained consistent since then, though the coat of arms has seen minor updates.

Construction

A 2:3 ratio. A horizontal tricolor of red, yellow, and green, with the national coat of arms centered in the yellow band (state flag).

Country Specifications

Capital: Sucre
Population: 11.4M

2.6% of South America
Languages: Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish
Continent: South America
Subregion: Andes
Landlocked: Yes
Borders: Argentina Brazil Chile Paraguay Peru
ISO 3166-1: BO

Flag Identification

Adopted: October 31, 1851
Proportions: 15:22 (≈0.68)
Primary Layout: Horizontal bands
Key Symbols: Central emblem

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