Flag of Colombia
Horizontal bands of yellow, blue and red, with the yellow taking up the top half.
- Colours
- yellow
- blue
- red
- Region
- South America
- Adopted
- 1861
What the flag of Colombia means
The yellow band, twice the width of the others, is commonly read as the country's riches, blue as the seas on its two coasts, and red as the blood of those who fought for independence. The colours come from Francisco de Miranda's flag for Gran Colombia.
Where is Colombia?
Colombia is in South America. The nearest countries in Battuta are Ecuador, Venezuela, Panama, Costa Rica and Peru. 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 Colombia adopted?
The current flag of Colombia was adopted in 1861.
What colours are on the flag of Colombia?
The main colours of the flag of Colombia are yellow, blue and red.
Which flags look like the flag of Colombia?
The flag of Colombia is often confused with the flags of Ecuador and Venezuela.