Flag of El Salvador

North America

6.0M

1912

SV | 22:39

Official Palette

Symbolism

The two blue bands represent the two oceans that border Central America (Pacific and Atlantic) and the sky. The white band represents peace. The coat of arms features five volcanoes (representing the five original members of the United Provinces of Central America).

History

Adopted on September 27, 1912. It is based on the flag of the United Provinces of Central America, which used the blue-white-blue tricolor.

Construction

A 189:335 ratio. A horizontal tricolor of blue, white, and blue, with the national coat of arms centered in the white band.

Color Meanings

blue: The two oceans (Pacific and Atlantic) and the sky

white: Peace and the purity of the nation

Country Facts

Population: 6.0M

1.0% of North America
Capital: San Salvador
Languages: Spanish
Continent: North America
Subregion: Central America
Landlocked: No
Borders: Guatemala Honduras
ISO 3166-1: SV

Flag Identification

Adopted: September 27, 1912
Proportions: 22:39 (≈1.772)
De Jure Ratio: 189:335
Total Colors: 3
Primary Layout: Horizontal bands
Key Symbols: Emblem, Text

Influences

Flag of the United Provinces of Central America

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Flag Protocol

The motto 'Dios, Unión, Libertad' must be centered in the white band
Must be treated with reverence during civic ceremonies

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