Flag of Paraguay
South America · PY · Vector source, 4:3 aspect ratio
- RegionSouth America
- ISO codePY
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Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Paraguay |
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| Country | Paraguay |
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| Official Name | Republic of Paraguay |
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| Capital | Asunción |
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| Continent | Americas |
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| Region | South America |
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| ISO Code | PY / PRY |
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| Internet Domain | .py |
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| Calling Code | +595 |
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| Currency | Paraguayan guaraní (PYG) |
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| Official Language(s) | Guaraní, Spanish |
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| Demonym | Paraguayan |
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| Area | 406,752 km² |
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| Population | 6,956,071 (approx.) |
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| Coastline | Landlocked — no sea coast |
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| United Nations Member | Yes |
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Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of Paraguay |
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| Current Version Adopted | 15 July 2013 |
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| Design First Used | 1842 |
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| Flag Proportion | 11:20 |
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| Flag Shape | Rectangular |
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| Number of Colours | 3 |
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| Main Colours | Red, White, Blue |
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| Designer | Based on the French tricolour, with a distinct emblem on each side |
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| Design Type | Horizontal tricolour with different emblems on obverse and reverse |
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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 Paraguay |
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Flag Colour Information
| Colour | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK | Pantone |
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| Red | | #D52B1E | 213, 43, 30 | 0, 80, 86, 16 | No official Pantone reference |
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| White | | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 0, 0, 0, 0 | No official Pantone reference |
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| Blue | | #0038A8 | 0, 56, 168 | 100, 67, 0, 34 | No official Pantone reference |
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Flag Design and Symbolism
| Obverse: national coat of arms | A gold star framed by a palm and an olive branch, ringed by the words República del Paraguay |
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| Reverse: treasury seal | A lion guarding a liberty cap, under the motto Paz y Justicia |
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| Red | Stands for justice, equality and courage. |
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| White | Stands for purity, unity and peace. |
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| Blue | Stands for liberty, generosity and truth. |
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Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
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| 25 November 1842 | The tricolour with two different emblems is adopted |
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| 15 July 2013 | The present standardised design and proportions are fixed by law |
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| Present | The flag remains in official use |
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Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio (height : width) | 11:20 |
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| Hoist (height) | 11 units |
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| Fly (width) | 20 units |
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| Layout | Horizontal tricolour with different emblems on obverse and reverse |
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| Band / Stripe Construction | Three equal horizontal bands |
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| Construction Sheet Available | Yes |
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| Governing Specification | Law No. 4,995 of 2013 on National Symbols |
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How the Flag of Paraguay 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 | No | Landlocked — no seagoing navy |
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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 Paraguay
| 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 | No |
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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) | 13 years |
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| Adoption Date | 15 July 2013 |
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| Earliest Recorded Use | 1842 |
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| Designer | Based on the French tricolour, with a distinct emblem on each side |
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| Nickname | No widely used nickname |
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| Dominant Colour | Red |
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| Flags It Resembles | Netherlands and Russia share the palette; no other flag differs so clearly front and back |
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| Notable Feature | Horizontal tricolour with different emblems on obverse and reverse |
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