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The inspiration and design for the Colombian flag came from the instigator of South American Independence, General Francisco Gabriel de Miranda (1750-1816) It was then adopted by the Republics of Ecuador, Colombia, and Venezuela These three countries formed a confederation from 1822 until 1830 when they each became separate nations The flag has remained the same for the three sovereign states with only slight differences distinguishing one flag from the others The Colombian flag was adopted on November 26, 1861 |
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