Colombia Flag: Meaning and History
History of the flag
The Colombian tricolor flag has its origins in the liberation of Latin America by Simón Bolívar in the early 19th century, around the 1820s.
The flag's design is unique in the world, with yellow covering half of its surface.
What do the elements of the flag mean?
Represents gold, wealth, and the vitality of the people.
Symbolizes the two oceans that border Colombia’s coastline.
Embodies the blood shed for liberation.