Flag of Costa Rica
Colors
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Meaning & Symbolism
Blue represents the sky, opportunities, and the idealism of the Costa Rican people. White symbolizes peace, wisdom, and happiness. Red, in a wider central stripe, represents the warmth of the people, their generosity, and the blood shed for freedom. It is one of the few Central American flags with a stripe of different width.
History
Inspired by the French flag. The current design with the wider central red stripe was adopted in 1848 by First Lady Pacífica Fernández.
Curiosities
Costa Rica has had no army since 1948 and is known as the "Switzerland of Central America". The coat of arms only appears on the state flag.
