Flag of Colombia
Flag NameFlag of Colombia
Country NameColombia
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2CO
Date Adopted1861-11-26
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio2:3
Primary ColorsYellow, Blue, Red
Symbolism DescriptionThe yellow stripe represents the gold and natural resources of the country, as well as sovereignty and justice. The blue stripe symbolizes the two oceans (Pacific and Atlantic) that border Colombia, and the sky. The red stripe signifies the blood shed by the heroes who fought for Colombia's independence. The larger yellow stripe emphasizes the nation's wealth.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerFrancisco de Miranda
Related FlagsFlag of Ecuador, Flag of Venezuela
Legal DescriptionLaw 12 of 1934 codified the proportions and colors of the flag.
Description
The national flag of Colombia is a horizontal tricolor of yellow, blue, and red. The yellow stripe occupies the top half of the flag, while the blue and red stripes each occupy a quarter of the flag's height, positioned below the yellow.
