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    Flag of Peru

    Flag of Peru
    A vertical triband of red, white, and red.
    Country
    Peru
    Capital
    Lima
    Continent
    The Americas
    Adopted
    1825
    Colours
    Red, White

    What does the flag of Peru mean?

    The colours are said to represent the blood of heroes and peace. The state flag has the coat of arms in the centre.

    Colours and what they stand for

    • Red

      The blood shed for independence

    • White

      Peace and bravery

    History

    The flag was adopted by José de San Martín in 1820.

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