Flag of Belize
Flag NameFlag of Belize
Country NameBelize
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2BZ
Date Adopted1981-09-21
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio2:3
Primary Colorsblue, red, white, green, brown, yellow
Symbolism DescriptionThe royal blue field represents the Caribbean Sea and the nation's commitment to peace. The two red stripes symbolize the blood shed for independence and the color of the opposition party. The central white disk, representing peace, contains the national coat of arms. The coat of arms depicts the historical importance of the mahogany logging industry, featuring tools and a ship, supported by two woodcutters representing the diverse population. Above the shield is a mahogany tree, and below is the national motto 'Sub Umbra Floreo' (Under the Shade I Flourish). The fifty leaves encircling the coat of arms commemorate the year 1950, a pivotal year in Belize's independence movement.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerInez Sanchez, Philip S.W. Goldson, and a bipartisan committee
Has Coat of Armstrue
Related FlagsFlag of British Honduras
Legal DescriptionThe design of the flag is enshrined in the Constitution of Belize and national legislation, specifying its colors, dimensions, and the details of the coat of arms.
Description
The national flag of Belize features a royal blue field with two horizontal red stripes at the top and bottom edges. Centered on the blue field is a large white disk containing the national coat of arms.
