Flag of Puerto Rico
Symbolism
Red represents the blood shed by warriors and the life of the country. White represents individual liberty and the rights of man. Blue represents the sky and coastal waters. The white star represents the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the triangle represents the three branches of government.
History
The flag was created in 1895 by the Puerto Rican Revolutionary Committee in New York. It was officially adopted by the Commonwealth legislature on July 24, 1952, after Puerto Rico became a U.S. Commonwealth, reversing a colonial ban on displaying the flag.
Construction
A 2:3 ratio. Five horizontal stripes alternating red and white, with a blue triangle at the hoist bearing a white five-pointed star.
Color Meanings
Country Facts
- Continent
- North America
- Subregion
- Caribbean
- Landlocked
- Island state
- ISO 3166-1
- PR
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- July 24, 1952
- Proportions
2:3 (≈1.500)
- Total Colors
- 3
- Primary Layout
- Horizontal bands
- Key Symbols
- Canton, Stars
Influences
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Flag Protocol
- Flown alongside the United States flag on official buildings
- The lone star must appear centered in the blue triangle at the hoist
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