Flag of Colombia (GIF)

The national flag of Colombia (Spanish: La bandera de Colombia) is a horizontal, three-color flag consisting of yellow (double width), blue, and red. The yellow color represents the wealth of the country, as well as gold, the sun, sovereignty, and justice. The blue color symbolizes the sea and the sky, and the red color expresses the spilled blood for the independence of Colombia. The flag's design reflects Colombia's natural beauty, its historical journey to freedom from Spanish colonial rule, and its aspirations for peace, unity, and prosperity.

Proportion:	2:3
Adopted:	November 26, 1861
Flag image:	Animated GIF (25 frames looped)
Flag emoji code:	🇨🇴

The coat of arms of Colombia is a complex and symbolically rich design. The vulture with an olive crown symbolizes freedom and the nation's soaring spirit, while the sailing ships represent Colombia's maritime history and its connection to the world. The pomegranate signifies the historical Viceroyalty of New Granada, which was part of the Spanish colonial era. The Phrygian cap, a symbol of freedom, is a powerful representation of Colombia's pursuit of independence and sovereignty. The presence of golden coins and fruits poured from horns symbolizes abundance and the country's rich natural resources. Together, these elements make up the coat of arms of Colombia, reflecting its historical legacy, aspirations for freedom, and the wealth of its land and people.

Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia, is a sovereign state predominantly situated in the northwest of South America. Its capital is Bogota, and its population is about 51.27 million (2021). According to its land and sea borders, it borders with Brazil, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Haiti, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela.

COUNTRY PROFILE

Capital and largest city:	Bogotá
Other major cities:	Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla, Cartagena
Official languages:	Spanish, English
Region:	South America
Ethnic groups:	86% White/Castizo and Mestizo, 10.6% Afro-Colombian, 3.4% Amerindian
Religions:	79% Catholic Church, 13% Protestants, 6% Atheist, 2% Other religions
Nationality name:	Colombian
Area:	1,141,748 km² (440,831 sq mi)
Population:	51.27 million (2021)
Country codes:	CO, COL (ISO 3166)
Internet Top-Level Domain:	.co
Calling code:	+57

Keywords: Flag and the coat of arms of Colombia (Spanish: La bandera y el escudo de armas de Colombia), GIF

References:

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Colombia
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coat_of_arms_of_Colombia