Flag of Ecuador
Horizontal yellow, blue and red, with the yellow taking the top half and the coat of arms, topped by a condor, in the centre.
- Colours
- yellow
- blue
- red
- Region
- South America
- Adopted
- 1860
What the flag of Ecuador means
Like Colombia's flag, it comes from Francisco de Miranda's flag for Gran Colombia: yellow for the country's riches, blue for the sea and sky, and red for the blood of the independence fighters. The coat of arms shows Mount Chimborazo and a condor.
Where is Ecuador?
Ecuador is in South America. The nearest countries in Battuta are Colombia, Peru, Panama, Costa Rica and Venezuela. Find it yourself on the 3D globe in Waypoint: South America.
Often confused with
Flags with similar colours
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Questions and answers
When was the flag of Ecuador adopted?
The current flag of Ecuador was adopted in 1860.
What colours are on the flag of Ecuador?
The main colours of the flag of Ecuador are yellow, blue and red.
Which flags look like the flag of Ecuador?
The flag of Ecuador is often confused with the flags of Colombia and Venezuela.