The
Cuba Flag was officially hoisted on May 20, 1902 as a symbol of sovereignty after it got independence from American rule. The
Cuban flag is known as “Lone Star”. The overall design has been inspired by the U.S. flag. The blue stripes of the
Cuba flag refer to the three old divisions of the Cuban island, the two white stripes stand for the ideal of independence and the red triangle stands for equality, fraternity and freedom and also for the blood split in their struggle for independence. The single star signifies the absolute freedom among the people. The
flag of Cuba has inspired the flags of many other countries.
