Amazonas Flag: Meaning and History
History of the flag
The flag of Amazonas (department of Colombia) was adopted in 1974.
The department takes its name from the Amazon River, which flows through Brazil, Colombia and Peru.
What do the elements of the flag mean?
The archer and the leaping jaguar represent ancestral hunting traditions.
Embodies the unity of the people.
Symbolizes nature and the Amazon rainforest.
Yellow illustrates the region's abundance.
White expresses peace and justice.