Flag of Cuba
Flag NameFlag of Cuba
Country NameCuba
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2CU
Date Adopted1902-05-20
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio1:2
Primary Colorsblue, white, red
Symbolism DescriptionThe three blue stripes represent the three original departments (provinces) of Cuba. The two white stripes symbolize the purity of the independence ideal. The red equilateral triangle stands for the blood shed by patriots during the independence struggle. The white five-pointed star, known as La Estrella Solitaria (the Lone Star), symbolizes independence and freedom.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerNarciso López and Miguel Aldama
Canton DetailsA red equilateral triangle is positioned at the hoist, containing a single white five-pointed star.
Related FlagsFlag of Puerto Rico
Legal DescriptionDefined in Article 4 of the Constitution of the Republic of Cuba.
Description
The national flag of Cuba consists of five horizontal stripes, three blue and two white, and a red equilateral triangle at the hoist with a white five-pointed star in the center.
