Flag of Venezuela
Flag NameFlag of Venezuela
Country NameVenezuela
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2VE
Date Adopted2006-03-12
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio2:3
Primary ColorsYellow, Blue, Red, White
Symbolism DescriptionThe yellow stripe represents the riches of the land, the sun, and the sovereignty of the people. The blue stripe symbolizes the Caribbean Sea that separates Venezuela from Spain, as well as the sky. The red stripe signifies the blood shed by the heroes who fought for independence. The eight white stars represent the seven original provinces that signed the Act of Independence (Caracas, Cumaná, Barcelona, Barinas, Margarita, Mérida, Trujillo) and the province of Guayana, which was added by Simón Bolívar in 1817.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerFrancisco de Miranda (original tricolor design)
Has Coat of Armstrue
Related FlagsFlag of Colombia, Flag of Ecuador
Legal DescriptionLaw of the National Flag, Coat of Arms and Anthem, adopted March 12, 2006.
Description
The national flag of Venezuela features three horizontal stripes of yellow, blue, and red. An arc of eight white stars is centered in the blue stripe. The state flag and ensign also include the Venezuelan coat of arms on the hoist side of the yellow stripe.
