Flag of Bolivia
Flag NameFlag of Bolivia
Country NameBolivia
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2BO
Date Adopted1851-10-31
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio15:22
Primary ColorsRed, Yellow, Green
Symbolism DescriptionThe red stripe symbolizes the blood shed by heroes for the birth and preservation of the Republic. The yellow stripe represents the wealth and natural resources of the country. The green stripe signifies the richness of nature and the hope for a better future. The coat of arms, when present, features elements like the sun, mountains (Potosí), an alpaca, a breadfruit tree, and a sheaf of wheat, symbolizing Bolivia's geography, fauna, flora, and resources, flanked by flags, cannons, rifles, and an axe representing the nation's defense, and topped by a condor symbolizing freedom.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
Has Coat of Armstrue
Related FlagsWiphala
Legal DescriptionThe current design of the horizontal tricolor was adopted by Supreme Decree on October 31, 1851. Its use and symbolism are further codified in the Constitution of 2009 and subsequent legislation.
Description
The national flag of Bolivia is a horizontal tricolor of red, yellow, and green. The state and war flag features the national coat of arms in the center of the yellow stripe. The civil flag is the plain tricolor without the coat of arms.
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