Flag of Bolivia
Three horizontal bands of red, yellow and green; the state flag adds the coat of arms in the centre.
- Colours
- red
- yellow
- green
- Region
- South America
- Adopted
- 1851
What the flag of Bolivia means
Red stands for the blood of the soldiers who fought for independence, yellow for the country's mineral wealth and green for the richness of its land. The state flag carries the coat of arms in the centre.
Where is Bolivia?
Bolivia is in South America. The nearest countries in Battuta are Paraguay, Peru, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay. Find it yourself on the 3D globe in Waypoint: South America.
Often confused with
Flags with similar colours
Test yourself
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Questions and answers
When was the flag of Bolivia adopted?
The current flag of Bolivia was adopted in 1851.
What colours are on the flag of Bolivia?
The main colours of the flag of Bolivia are red, yellow and green.
Which flags look like the flag of Bolivia?
The flag of Bolivia is often confused with the flags of Ghana.