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Flag of Colombia

The "La Tricolor"

South America
53.9M
1861
Flag of Colombia
CO | 2:3

Official Palette

Symbolism

Yellow represents the gold found in the Colombian land, blue represents the seas surrounding the country, and red represents the blood spilled on the battlefields for heroes who gained Colombia's freedom.

History

Adopted on November 26, 1861. The design was derived from the flag of Gran Colombia, created by Francisco de Miranda.

Construction

A 2:3 ratio. A horizontal tricolor of yellow, blue, and red. The yellow band is twice as wide as the other two (2:1:1 proportion).

Color Meanings

yellow: Wealth of the soil, the sun, and the source of light
blue: The oceans surrounding the country and the clear sky
red: The blood shed by heroes to gain independence

Country Facts

Population
53.9M

12% of South America

Capital
Bogotá
Languages
Spanish
Continent
South America
Subregion
Andes
Landlocked
No
Borders
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ISO 3166-1
CO

Flag Identification

Adopted
November 26, 1861
Designer
Francisco de Miranda
Proportions

2:3 (≈1.500)

23
Primary Layout
Horizontal bands

Influences

Francisco de Miranda's flag

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Flag Protocol

  • The yellow band must be twice the height of the blue and red bands
  • Must be raised at 6:00 AM and lowered at 6:00 PM daily

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