Flag of Paraguay

PY · 11:20

Official Palette

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Symbolism

Red represents justice, white represents peace, and blue represents liberty. The flag is unique for having different emblems on the obverse and reverse: the national coat of arms on the front and the Treasury Seal on the back.

History

Adopted on November 25, 1842. The design was inspired by the French tricolor.

Construction

A 1:2 ratio. A horizontal tricolor of red, white, and blue, with the national emblem centered in the white band.

Country Specifications

Capital: Asunción
Population: 6.1M

1.4% of South America
Languages: Guaraní, Spanish
Continent: South America
Subregion: Southern Cone
Landlocked: Yes
Borders: Argentina Bolivia Brazil
ISO 3166-1: PY

Flag Identification

Adopted: November 25, 1842
Proportions: 11:20 (≈0.55)
Total Colors: 4
Primary Layout: Horizontal bands
Key Symbols: Central emblem

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