Last Updated on September 24, 2021
The current eight stars flag of Venezuela was introduced in 2006. The basic design includes a horizontal tricolor of yellow, blue, and red, dating to the original flag introduced in 1811, in the Venezuelan War of Independence.
Further modifications have involved including a set of stars, multiple changes to the placement and number of stars, and the inclusion of an optional coat of arms at the upper-left corner. Along with Afghanistan, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Haiti it is one of only eight national flags in the world which has a depiction of its flag within the flag itself.
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Brief History of the Flag of Venezuela
The current design of the Venezuelan flag is based on the design by Francisco de Miranda. The original flag featuring horizontal bands of yellow, blue, and red. The flags of Ecuador and Colombia are also based on this flag. It was during the 19th century when the seven stars were added to the flag. However, these stars were placed at the top and were blue in color. Throughout the years, the colors and placement of the stars were changed. A design that is very similar to the one today was first used in 1930. The one difference was that this flag featured just seven stars. It was in 2006 when it was determined that an eighth star would be used to represent the Guayana Province.
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Meaning Behind the Colours of the Flag of Venezuela
The flag of Venezuela has meaning in both its colors and design. The colors represent the nation’s independence, courage, and wealth, and riches of the country. The flag also features a group of eight five-pointed stars centered on the flag. These stars represent the provinces of Barcelona, Cumana, Caracas, Barinas, Merida, Margarita, Trujillo and Guayana. There is a variant flag that includes the country’s coat of arms.
The Venezuelan flag features four colors. The background consists of a horizontal triband of yellow, blue and red. The yellow is used to represent the wealth of the soil, the nation’s riches, agriculture, and the traits of harmony and justice. It is also representative of the sun. The color blue was used to represent courage. Red symbolizes the nation’s independence from Spain. In addition to these colors, the flag also features white stars that symbolize the signers of the Venezuelan declaration of independence.