Panama Flag

Panama Flag

Flag of Panama - Description of the Panama Flag

As the above picture of the Panama Flag indicates the overall background red, blue and white

As the above picture of the Panama Flag is described as follows:

Four, equal rectangles; the top quadrants are white (hoist side)

A blue five-pointed star in the center and plain red

The bottom quadrants are plain blue (hoist side) and white with a red five-pointed star in the center

The blue star represents the purity and honesty of the people and country of Panama

The red star represents the authority and law in the country

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

White - peace and honesty

Red - hardiness, bravery, strength & valour

Blue - vigilance, truth and loyalty, perseverance & justice

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

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

The flag of Panama was adopted on December 20, 1903