Official Palette
Symbolism
The two blue bands represent the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. The white band represents peace and prosperity. The five stars represent the five original members of the United Provinces of Central America and the hope for a future reunion.
History
Adopted on February 16, 1866. In 2022, the shade of blue was changed from navy to turquoise to match the original specifications.
Construction
A 1:2 ratio. A horizontal tricolor of turquoise, white, and turquoise, with five turquoise stars arranged in an 'X' pattern in the center.
Color Meanings
blue: The Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea
white: Peace, prosperity, and the purity of the nation
Country Facts
- Population
- 9.9M
1.6% of North America
- Capital
- Tegucigalpa
- Languages
- Spanish
- Continent
- North America
- Subregion
- Central America
- Landlocked
- No
- Borders
- ISO 3166-1
- HN
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- February 16, 1866
- Proportions
1:2
- Total Colors
- 2
- Primary Layout
- Horizontal bands
- Key Symbols
- Emblem, Stars
Influences
Flag of the United Provinces of Central America
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Flag Protocol
- The five stars represent the former members of the Central American federation
- The official shade of blue is turquoise as of 2022
Practice
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