Flag of Paraguay

    Flag of Paraguay
    A horizontal tricolour of red, white, and blue with the national coat of arms on the obverse and the Treasury seal on the reverse.
    Country
    Paraguay
    Capital
    Asunción
    Continent
    The Americas
    Adopted
    1842
    Colours
    Red, White, Blue

    What does the flag of Paraguay mean?

    Paraguay's flag is unique in that it has a different emblem on each side. The obverse side shows the national coat of arms, while the reverse side displays the Treasury seal. The colours are said to represent patriotism, purity, and liberty.

    Colours and what they stand for

    • Red

      Patriotism, courage, and justice

    • White

      Purity and peace

    • Blue

      Liberty and knowledge

    History

    The flag was first adopted in 1842, with the current version being officially described in 2013.

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