Colombia

Information about the Colombian Flag: Colors and Meaning of the Flag of Colombia

:: Meaning of the Colombian Flag ::

The Colombian flag is a symbol of national pride for the people of this great nation. The Colombian flag consists of three horizontal stripes – the top stripe is yellow; the middle stripe is blue; and the bottom stripe is red. The yellow stripe is larger and is half of the width (height) of the flag. The blue and red stripes are each one quarter of the flag’s width.

There is no official meaning of the Colombian flag; however there are two popular theories on the meaning behind Colombia’s flag’s colors. One states that the yellow symbolizes sovereignty and justice; the blue stands for nobility, loyalty and vigilance; while the red represents valor, honor, generosity and victory through bloodshed. The second interpretation states the yellow stands for universal liberty; the blue for the equality of all races and social classes before God and the law; and red means fraternity.

There is also a popular Colombian children’s song which resonates – “yellow is our gold, blue is our vast seas and red is the blood that gave us our freedom”.