Flag of Puerto Rico - Design, Colors, Meaning, Symbolism

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The flag of Puerto Rico features red and white stripes with a blue triangle containing a white star.It symbolizes liberty, the island’s connection to the sea, and national pride.

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Puerto Rico Flag Facts

Country / TerritoryPuerto Rico
CapitalSan Juan
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
Official LanguageSpanish and English
ISO Country CodePRI
Adopted On22 December 1895
Design ByPuerto Rican revolutionaries in exile
National Day25 July (Constitution Day)
National SongLa Borinqueña (National Anthem of Puerto Rico)
Flag Ratio2:3
ColorsRed, White, Blue
DesignFive horizontal stripes (three red, two white) with a blue triangle at the hoist containing a white star
Center SymbolSingle white star
Meaning of RedBlood shed and strength of the people
Meaning of WhiteLiberty, peace, and victory
Meaning of BlueThe sky, the ocean, and freedom
Symbolism of StarRepresents the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and unity of the people
Cultural InfluenceInspired by the Cuban flag and the Puerto Rican independence movement
Unique FeatureShares the same design as the Cuban flag but with inverted colors
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