Flag of Panama

PA · 2:3

Official Palette

#005AA7

#FFFFFF

#D21034

Symbolism

Blue represents the Conservative Party and red represents the Liberal Party. White represents peace between them. The blue star represents honesty and purity, and the red star represents authority and law.

History

Adopted on December 20, 1903. Designed by Maria Ossa de Amador, the First Lady of Panama.

Construction

A 2:3 ratio. Divided into four rectangles: white with a blue star (top hoist), red (top fly), blue (bottom hoist), and white with a red star (bottom fly).

Country Specifications

Capital: Panama City
Population: 4.1M

0.7% of North America
Languages: Spanish
Continent: North America
Subregion: Central America
Landlocked: No
Borders: Colombia Costa Rica
ISO 3166-1: PA

Flag Identification

Adopted: December 20, 1903
Designer: María de la Ossa de Amador
Proportions: 2:3 (≈0.67)
Total Colors: 3
Primary Layout: Horizontal bands
Key Symbols: Star or stars

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