Flag of Venezuela
The flag of Venezuela has three equal horizontal stripes of yellow, blue and red. An arc of eight white five-pointed stars sits in the center of the blue stripe. The official state flag also shows the national coat of arms in the upper hoist corner of the yellow stripe, while the civil flag is plain.
Colors
- Yellow #F8C808 · 33%
- Red #C81828 · 33%
- Blue #082878 · 32%
Proportions: 2:3
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Venezuela
Yellow is often explained as the wealth of the land, blue as the Caribbean Sea, and red as the blood shed for independence. Seven stars originally stood for the seven provinces that signed the declaration of independence in 1811. An eighth star, for the province of Guayana, was added in 2006, following a wish attributed to Simón Bolívar.
Map of Venezuela
Venezuela is a country on the northern coast of South America, facing the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. It borders Colombia to the west, Brazil to the south and Guyana to the east.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Venezuela?
The flag of Venezuela is yellow, red, and blue.
What are the proportions of the flag of Venezuela?
The flag of Venezuela has a ratio of 2:3 (height to width).
What does the flag of Venezuela mean?
Yellow is often explained as the wealth of the land, blue as the Caribbean Sea, and red as the blood shed for independence. Seven stars originally stood for the seven provinces that signed the declaration of independence in 1811. An eighth star, for the province of Guayana, was added in 2006, following a wish attributed to Simón Bolívar.
Can I download the flag of Venezuela?
Yes: this page has the flag of Venezuela as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (Various, see File history below for details.).
