Flag of Venezuela
Colors
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Meaning & Symbolism
Yellow represents the wealth of Venezuelan soil and its natural resources. Blue symbolizes the Caribbean Sea that separates Venezuela from the former Spanish metropolis. Red commemorates the blood shed by patriots in the struggle for independence. The eight stars represent the eight provinces that signed the Declaration of Independence in 1811.
History
Designed by Francisco de Miranda in 1806. In 2006 Chávez added an eighth star (Guyana). The coat of arms was also modified with a horse facing left.
Curiosities
The flags of Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela are all "Mirandine" with the same colors. Venezuela was the first country to use these colors.
