Flag of Colombia
South America · CO · Vector source, 4:3 aspect ratio
- RegionSouth America
- ISO codeCO
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Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Colombia |
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| Country | Colombia |
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| Official Name | Republic of Colombia |
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| Capital | Bogotá |
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| Continent | Americas |
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| Region | South America |
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| ISO Code | CO / COL |
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| Internet Domain | .co |
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| Calling Code | +57 |
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| Currency | Colombian peso (COP) |
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| Official Language(s) | Spanish |
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| Demonym | Colombian |
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| Area | 1,141,748 km² |
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| Population | 49,648,685 (approx.) |
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| Coastline | Has a sea coast |
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| United Nations Member | Yes |
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Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of Colombia |
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| Current Version Adopted | 26 November 1861 |
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| Design First Used | 1810 |
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| Flag Proportion | 2:3 |
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| Flag Shape | Rectangular |
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| Number of Colours | 3 |
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| Main Colours | Yellow, Blue, Red |
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| Designer | Francisco de Miranda |
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| Design Type | Horizontal triband in unequal proportions |
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| Nickname | No widely used nickname |
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| Official Status | Official national flag |
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| Governing Authority | Government of Colombia |
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Flag Colour Information
| Colour | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK | Pantone |
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| Yellow | | #FCD116 | 252, 209, 22 | 0, 17, 91, 1 | No official Pantone reference |
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| Blue | | #003893 | 0, 56, 147 | 100, 62, 0, 42 | No official Pantone reference |
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| Red | | #CE1126 | 206, 17, 38 | 0, 92, 82, 19 | No official Pantone reference |
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Flag Design and Symbolism
| Yellow | Stands for the gold of the land and its abundance. |
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| Blue | Stands for the seas and rivers that border the country. |
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| Red | Stands for the blood shed for independence. |
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Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
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| 1806 | Miranda first raises the yellow-blue-red flag at La Vela de Coro |
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| 1819 | Used by Gran Colombia |
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| 26 November 1861 | The present proportions are fixed after the union dissolves |
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| Present | The flag remains in official use |
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Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio (height : width) | 2:3 |
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| Hoist (height) | 2 units |
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| Fly (width) | 3 units |
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| Layout | Horizontal triband in unequal proportions |
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| Band / Stripe Construction | The yellow band is half the height; blue and red take a quarter each |
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| Construction Sheet Available | Yes |
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| Governing Specification | Decree 861 of 1934 |
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How the Flag of Colombia Is Used
| Setting | Flown | Notes |
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| Government buildings | Yes | Flown on official premises |
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| Schools and public institutions | Yes | Common in daily and ceremonial use |
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| Private and civil use | Yes | May be flown by members of the public |
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| Public holidays and commemorations | Yes | Displayed on national days of remembrance |
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| Armed forces | Yes | Carried by the military as a war flag or colour |
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| Naval ensign | Yes | Flown by naval and merchant vessels |
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| Embassies and consulates | Yes | Flown at diplomatic missions abroad |
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| International sport | Yes | Used at the Olympic Games and world championships |
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| United Nations building | Yes | Flown in the row of member states |
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Other Official Flags of Colombia
| Flag Type | Purpose | In Use |
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| National flag | The primary flag shown on this page | Yes |
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| Civil flag | Flown by private citizens and organisations | Yes |
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| War flag | Carried by the armed forces on land | Yes |
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| Naval ensign | Flown at sea by naval and merchant vessels | Yes |
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| Air force ensign | Used by the air force | Yes |
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| Presidential standard | Marks the presence of the head of state | Yes |
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| Royal standard | Marks the presence of the monarch | No |
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| Historical flags | Earlier designs no longer in official use | Yes |
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Quick Facts About the Flag
| Years in Use (current design) | 165 years |
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| Adoption Date | 26 November 1861 |
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| Earliest Recorded Use | 1810 |
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| Designer | Francisco de Miranda |
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| Nickname | No widely used nickname |
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| Dominant Colour | Yellow |
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| Flags It Resembles | Ecuador and Venezuela share the same palette and origin |
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| Notable Feature | Horizontal triband in unequal proportions |
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