Sunday, September 23, 2007

Flag of Costa Rica

The flag of Costa Rica was officially adopted on November 27, 1906.

Flag ratio 3:5
The blue color stands for the sky, opportunities, idealism and perseverance. The white color stands for peace, wisdom and happiness. The red color stands for the blood spilt by martyrs for independence, as well as the warmth and generosity of the people. The stripes are in the ratio 1:1:2:1:1.