Flag of Belize
A royal blue field with red stripes along the top and bottom, and the coat of arms on a white disc in the centre.
- Colours
- blue
- red
- white
- Region
- North America
- Adopted
- 1981
What the flag of Belize means
The coat of arms shows a mahogany tree and two woodcutters, recalling the logging trade that shaped the country, with the motto Sub Umbra Floreo, I flourish in the shade. The red stripes were added at independence to the blue flag of the 1950s independence movement.
Where is Belize?
Belize is in North America. The nearest countries in Battuta are Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Find it yourself on the 3D globe in Waypoint: North America.
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Questions and answers
When was the flag of Belize adopted?
The current flag of Belize was adopted in 1981.
What colours are on the flag of Belize?
The main colours of the flag of Belize are blue, red and white.