flag meanings Flashcards
argentina
blue: sky
white: clouds
sun : inca sun god Inti
bolivia
red : bloodshed of army
green : fertility of land
yellow : richness of mineral resources
brasil
green : fields and forests
gold : wealth
27 stars represent a diff Brazilian state federal district
chile
red : bloodshed
white : the snow on top of Andes mountains
blue : high mountain skies
colombia
gold : sovereignty and justice
blue: loyalty and justice
red : victories in battle
costa rica
blue: perseverance and eternity
white: power and beauty
red : warmth of the costa rican people
cuba
white star : independence
white stripes: purity of patriot cause
red triangle : strength
ecuador
gold : abundance and fertility of the land
blue : sea and sky
red : soldiers of independence battles
el salvador
blue : Atlantic and pacific ocean
white : peace
triangle in escudo : 3 branches of government
guatemala
blue stripes: position between Pacific and Atlantic Ocean
white: purity and peace
quetzal: national bird - liberty
honduras
blue strips: pacific ocean and Caribbean Sea
Five Blue Stars: 5 central American Countries
white : peace and prosperity
mexico
green ; hope
white: unity
red: blood of heroes