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Flag of Paraguay

South America
6.1M
1842
Flag of Paraguay
PY | 11:20

Official Palette

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, under President Carlos Antonio López. The tricolor layout drew on the French flag, while the 2013 law confirming different obverse and reverse emblems preserved Paraguay's unique tradition of displaying the national coat of arms on one side and the Treasury seal on the other.

Construction

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

Color Meanings

red: Justice and the blood of patriots
white: Peace, unity, and purity
blue: Liberty, benevolence, and truth

Country Facts

Population
6.1M

1.4% of South America

Capital
Asunción
Languages
Guaraní, Spanish
Continent
South America
Subregion
Southern Cone
Landlocked
Yes
Borders
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ISO 3166-1
PY

Flag Identification

Adopted
November 25, 1842
Proportions

11:20 (≈1.818)

1120
De Jure Ratio
1:2
Total Colors
4
Primary Layout
Horizontal bands
Key Symbols
Emblem

Influences

French Tricolor

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Flag Protocol

  • Features different emblems on the obverse and reverse sides
  • The reverse side displays the Treasury Seal of Paraguay

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