flag meanings Flashcards

1
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argentina

A

blue: sky
white: clouds
sun : inca sun god Inti

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2
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bolivia

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red : bloodshed of army
green : fertility of land
yellow : richness of mineral resources

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3
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brasil

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green : fields and forests
gold : wealth
27 stars represent a diff Brazilian state federal district

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4
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chile

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red : bloodshed
white : the snow on top of Andes mountains
blue : high mountain skies

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5
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colombia

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gold : sovereignty and justice
blue: loyalty and justice
red : victories in battle

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costa rica

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blue: perseverance and eternity
white: power and beauty
red : warmth of the costa rican people

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7
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cuba

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white star : independence
white stripes: purity of patriot cause
red triangle : strength

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8
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ecuador

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gold : abundance and fertility of the land
blue : sea and sky
red : soldiers of independence battles

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9
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el salvador

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blue : Atlantic and pacific ocean
white : peace
triangle in escudo : 3 branches of government

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10
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guatemala

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blue stripes: position between Pacific and Atlantic Ocean
white: purity and peace
quetzal: national bird - liberty

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honduras

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blue strips: pacific ocean and Caribbean Sea
Five Blue Stars: 5 central American Countries
white : peace and prosperity

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12
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mexico

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green ; hope
white: unity
red: blood of heroes

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