Flag of Portugal
Colors
#006600
#FF0000
#FFFF00
Meaning & Symbolism
Green represents hope and red the blood of the fallen. The armillary sphere symbolizes maritime discoveries. The shield with five quinas (blue escutcheons) represents the five wounds of Christ and victory over five Moorish kings.
History
Adopted after the republican revolution of 1910, replacing the blue and white flag of the monarchy. The green and red colors were from the Republican Party. The current design was made official in 1911.
Curiosities
Portugal is one of the few countries whose flag is not centered: the coat of arms is shifted toward the hoist. The armillary sphere appears on more than 20 flags of former Portuguese colonies.
