Flag of Paraguay
The flag of Paraguay has three equal horizontal stripes of red, white and blue, with an emblem in the center of the white stripe. The two sides are different. The front shows the national coat of arms, a yellow star inside a wreath of palm and olive branches; the back shows the treasury seal, a lion below a red cap of liberty with the motto Paz y Justicia.
Colors
- Red #D82818 · 33%
- Blue #0838A8 · 33%
- White #F8F8F8 · 32%
Proportions: 11:20
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Paraguay
Paraguay is one of very few countries whose flag has a different design on each side. The red, white and blue are often linked to courage and patriotism, peace and unity, and liberty. The star on the coat of arms, called the Star of May, recalls Paraguay's independence from Spain in May 1811.
Map of Paraguay
Paraguay is a landlocked country in the center of South America. It borders Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and Bolivia to the northwest, and it reaches the sea only by river.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Paraguay?
The flag of Paraguay is red, blue, and white.
What are the proportions of the flag of Paraguay?
The flag of Paraguay has a ratio of 11:20 (height to width).
What does the flag of Paraguay mean?
Paraguay is one of very few countries whose flag has a different design on each side. The red, white and blue are often linked to courage and patriotism, peace and unity, and liberty. The star on the coat of arms, called the Star of May, recalls Paraguay's independence from Spain in May 1811.
Can I download the flag of Paraguay?
Yes: this page has the flag of Paraguay as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (Republica del Paraguay).
