Flag of Venezuela - Design, Colors, Meaning, Symbolism

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The flag of Venezuela features horizontal bands of yellow, blue, and red with an arc of white stars.Yellow represents wealth and natural resources, blue symbolizes the sea and sky, red stands for courage, and the stars reflect unity among the states.

The National Flag of Venezuela

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Venezuela Flag Facts

CountryVenezuela
CapitalCaracas
CurrencyVenezuelan Bolívar (VES)
Official LanguageSpanish
ISO Country CodeVEN
Adopted On12 March 2006
Design ByBased on the tricolor by Francisco de Miranda
National Day24 June (Battle of Carabobo) – flag widely displayed
National AnthemGloria al Bravo Pueblo
Flag Ratio2:3
ColorsYellow, Blue, Red, White
DesignHorizontal stripes of yellow (top), blue (middle), and red (bottom) with an arc of eight white stars in the center; optional coat of arms at hoist
Center SymbolEight white five-pointed stars
Meaning of YellowWealth of the land and natural resources
Meaning of BlueIndependence from Spain and the Caribbean Sea
Meaning of RedCourage and blood shed for independence
Meaning of StarsRepresent the original provinces that supported independence (including Guayana)
Symbolism of Coat of ArmsUnity, liberty, agriculture, and national institutions (when shown)
Historical InfluenceInspired by Francisco de Miranda’s early tricolor used in independence movements in 1806–1811:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Unique FeatureArc of eight stars added to represent provinces, reflecting a decree by Simón Bolívar:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}