Flag of Costa Rica
Five horizontal bands of blue, white, a double-width red, white and blue; the state flag adds the coat of arms toward the hoist.
- Colours
- blue
- white
- red
- Region
- North America
- Adopted
- 1848
What the flag of Costa Rica means
Blue stands for the sky and the opportunities open to the people, white for peace and wisdom, and red for the blood shed for freedom. The red band was added in 1848, inspired by the French revolution of that year.
Where is Costa Rica?
Costa Rica is in North America. The nearest countries in Battuta are Nicaragua, Panama, Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala. Find it yourself on the 3D globe in Waypoint: North America.
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Questions and answers
When was the flag of Costa Rica adopted?
The current flag of Costa Rica was adopted in 1848.
What colours are on the flag of Costa Rica?
The main colours of the flag of Costa Rica are blue, white and red.