Flag of Venezuela
The "La Bandera Nacional"
Official Palette
Symbolism
Yellow represents the wealth of the land, blue represents courage and the Caribbean Sea, and red represents independence. The eight stars represent the provinces that supported independence.
History
Based on Francisco de Miranda's flag from 1806. The eighth star was added in 2006 by President Hugo Chávez to represent the historical province of Guayana.
Construction
A 2:3 ratio. A horizontal tricolor of yellow, blue, and red. An arc of eight white five-pointed stars is centered in the blue band.
Color Meanings
Country Facts
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- March 12, 2006
- Designer
- Francisco de Miranda
- Proportions
2:3 (≈1.500)
- Primary Layout
- Horizontal bands
- Key Symbols
- Stars
Influences
Lookalike Comparison
Side-by-side analysis of high-confusion flags, comparing exact color shades, proportions, and historical divergence.
Direct Lookalike Comparison
Quick Tell
Venezuela uses equal stripes and eight stars; Colombia uses a double-height yellow band with no stars.
Historical Divergence
Venezuela's eighth star was added in 2006 for Guayana. Colombia's national flag stays unadorned.
Flags with resemblance
Ecuador keeps a double-height yellow band and the condor arms. Venezuela uses equal stripes and eight white stars.
Related flags
Flag Protocol
- The eight stars must be arranged in an arc
- Must be treated with military honors during official ceremonies
Practice
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