Belize Flag

Belize Flag

The Flag of Belize - Description of the Belize Flag

As the above picture of the Belize Flag indicates the overall background is blue with narrow red stripes on the top and bottom edges

According to Ancient and Heraldic traditions much symbolism is associated with colors. The colors on the Belize flag represent the following:

Red - hardiness, bravery, strength & valour

Blue - vigilance, truth and loyalty, perseverance & justice

The basic style shown in the picture of the Belize flag is described as Emblem - reflecting the central design of the flag pattern

All Flag pictures depict flags flying, from the viewer's point of view, from left to right

The shape and flag ratio of the Belize flag is described as 2:3 ( length 1½ times the height )

The emblem on the Belize flag pictures the Belize coat of arms

The Meaning & History of the Belize Flag - The Belize emblem depicts a large white disk bearing the coat of arms of Belize which features a shield flanked by two woodcutters in front of a mahogany tree with the related motto SUB UMBRA FLOREO (I Flourish in the Shade) on a scroll at the bottom, encircled by a green garland

The Mahogany tree is the National tree of Belize and is significant to the economic wealth of the country

The National flag of Belize was adopted on September 21st 1981 upon independence from the United Kingdom (The flag is a furtherance of the earlier flag of the British Honduras at which time the two red stripes were added to the original design upon independence)

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