The white cross represents salvation and the Christian faith. Red represents the blood shed for independence, and blue represents the sky and liberty. The coat of arms features a shield supported by a laurel branch and a palm branch, with the national motto: 'Dios, Patria, Libertad' (God, Fatherland, Liberty).
History
Adopted on November 6, 1844. Designed by Juan Pablo Duarte, the founder of the Trinitaria movement.
Construction
A 2:3 ratio. A white cross divides the flag into four rectangles: blue (top hoist and bottom fly) and red (bottom hoist and top fly). The national coat of arms is centered.
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