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The design of the flag is inspired by the flag which Christopher Columbus used in his expedition.
Official Name: The Republic of Colombia
Flag Proportion: 2:3
Adopted on: November 26, 1861
Location of Colombia: Northwestern South America, bordered by Panama, Caribbean Sea, Venezuela, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, and the Pacific Ocean
Capital City: Santa Fe de Bogota
Major Cities: Medellin, Santa Marta, Monteria, Armenia
Area: 440,831 square miles
Population: 46,366,364
Currency: Peso (COP)
Official Language: Spanish
National Anthem: O unfading glory!
National symbol(s): Andean condor
National colors: yellow, blue, red
National anthem:
name: "Himno Nacional de la Republica de Colombia" (National Anthem of the Republic of Colombia)
lyrics/music: Rafael NUNEZ/Oreste SINDICI
Fact about Colombia flag |
Country | Colombia |
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Designed by | NA |
Adopted | November 26, 1861 |
Revision | NA |
Design and Colors | A triband flag with horizontal bands colored yellow, blue and red. Vertically the yellow occupies 50% and the other 50% is shared by the blue and red colours. |
Size Ratio | 2:3 |