Venezuelan Flag

Venezuelan Flag

The Flag of Venezuela - Description of the Venezuelan Flag

As the above picture of the Venezuelan Flag indicates the overall background is Red, blue and yellow

The Venezuelan flag description is three equal horizontal bands of yellow (top), blue, and red with an arc of seven white five-pointed stars centered in the blue band

The seven stars were added in 1836 and represent the seven provinces that supported Venezuela's independence in 1830

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

Yellow - a symbol of generosity

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 Venezuelan flag is described as 2:3 ( length 1½ times the height )

The emblem on the Venezuelan flag pictures seven white, five-pointed, stars centered in the blue band which represent the seven provinces that supported Venezuela's independence in 1830

The Meaning & History of the Venezuelan Flag

The inspiration and design for the Venezuelan 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 Venezuelan flag was adopted on April 20, 1836

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