Flag of Belize
Colors
#003F87
#CE1126
#FFFFFF
#007749
Meaning & Symbolism
Blue represents the People's United Party (PUP), the red stripes the United Democratic Party (UDP). The coat of arms shows the logging and shipping industries with the motto "Sub Umbra Floreo" (Under the shade I flourish).
History
Adopted on September 21, 1981 upon gaining independence from the United Kingdom.
Curiosities
It is the only national flag featuring prominent human figures. The two men on the coat of arms represent the country's historic logging industry.
