Flag of Cuba
- RegionNorth America, Central America and the Caribbean
- ISO codeCU
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Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Cuba |
|---|---|
| Country | Cuba |
| Official Country Name | Republic of Cuba |
| Capital | Havana |
| Continent | Americas |
| Region | Caribbean |
| ISO Country Code | CU / CUB |
| Internet Domain | .cu |
| Calling Code | +53 |
| Currency | Cuban convertible peso (CUC), Cuban peso (CUP) |
| National Language(s) | Spanish |
| Demonym | Cuban |
| Area | 109,884 km² |
| Population | 11,338,138 (approx.) |
Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of Cuba |
|---|---|
| Adopted On | 1902-05-20 |
| First Used | 1849 |
| Current Version Adopted | 1902-05-20 |
| Flag Proportion | 1:2 |
| Flag Shape | Rectangle |
| Number of Colors | 3 |
| Main Colors | White, Blue, Red |
| Designer | Miguel Teurbe Tolón and Narciso López |
| Design Type | Five stripes with red hoist triangle and star |
| Official Status | Official National Flag |
| Government Authority | Government of Cuba |
Flag Color Information
| Color | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK | Pantone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 0, 0, 0, 0 | N/A | |
| Blue | #002A8F | 0, 42, 143 | 100, 71, 0, 44 | Not specified | |
| Red | #CB1515 | 203, 21, 21 | 0, 90, 90, 20 | Not specified |
Flag Design and Symbols
| White colour | Represents peace, purity and honesty |
|---|---|
| Blue colour | Represents the sea, sky and loyalty |
| Red colour | Represents the blood and courage of those who fought for the nation |
Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
|---|---|
| 1849 | First recorded use of the flag design |
| 1902-05-20 | Current flag officially adopted |
| Present | The flag remains in official use |
Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio | 1:2 |
|---|---|
| Width | 1 units (hoist) |
| Length | 2 units (fly) |
| Symbol Position | Not documented |
| Symbol Diameter | Not documented |
| Border Size | None |
| Stripe Width | Not documented |
| Construction Sheet Available | Not documented |
| Official Construction Rules | Not documented |
Cuba Flag Usage
| Government Buildings | Yes |
|---|---|
| Schools | Yes |
| Military | Yes |
| Naval Use | Yes |
| Civil Use | Yes |
| International Events | Yes |
| Sports Events | Yes |
| Embassies | Yes |
| Official Ceremonies | Yes |
| National Holidays | Yes |
Other Official Flags of Cuba
| Flag Type | Use | Link |
|---|---|---|
| National Flag | Main flag of the country | View flag |
| Civil Flag | Used by civilians | View flag |
| State Flag | Used by government | View flag |
| War Flag | Used during military operations | Not documented |
| Naval Ensign | Used by the navy | Not documented |
| Air Force Flag | Used by the air force | Not documented |
| Presidential Standard | Used by the head of state | Not documented |
| Royal Standard | Used by the monarch | Not documented |
| Historical Flag | Previous national flag | Not documented |
Quick Facts About the Flag
| Flag Age | 124 years |
|---|---|
| Adoption Date | 1902-05-20 |
| Oldest Version | 1849 |
| Previous Flag | Not documented |
| Flag Nickname | Not documented |
| Designer | Miguel Teurbe Tolón and Narciso López |
| Most Common Color | White |
| Rarest Feature | Not documented |
| Similar Flags | Not documented |
| Unique Feature | Five stripes with red hoist triangle and star |
