Flag of Costa Rica
Flag NameFlag of Costa Rica
Country NameCosta Rica
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2CR
Date Adopted1906-11-27
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio3:5
Primary Colorsblue, white, red
Symbolism DescriptionThe blue stripes represent the sky, opportunities, perseverance, and the two oceans (Pacific and Caribbean) that border Costa Rica. The white stripes symbolize peace, wisdom, and happiness. The central red stripe represents the warmth and generosity of the Costa Rican people, and the blood shed by martyrs for the country's defense. The coat of arms, when present on the state flag, features seven stars for the seven provinces, three volcanoes for the three main mountain ranges, two merchant ships in each ocean, and a rising sun, symbolizing the nation's geography, history, and prosperity.
Symbolism Categoriesabstract
DesignerPacífica Fernández Oreamuno
Has Coat of Armstrue
Related FlagsFlag of France, Flags of Central American Federation
Legal DescriptionThe flag of Costa Rica is defined by five horizontal stripes: blue (top), white, red (center, double width), white, and blue (bottom). The civil flag is plain, while the state flag incorporates the national coat of arms on the red stripe, shifted towards the hoist.
Description
The national flag of Costa Rica features five horizontal stripes of blue, white, and red. The central red stripe is twice the height of the white and blue stripes. The order of the stripes from top to bottom is blue, white, red, white, and blue. The state flag includes the national coat of arms on the red stripe, offset towards the hoist, while the civil flag omits the coat of arms.
