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Flag of Antioquia

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Flag of Antioquia
Proportion7:4
Adopted
  • 10 Dicember 1962

The flag of Antioquia Department (Spanish: Bandera de Antioquia) has two horizontal stripes of white and green. It was adopted 10 dicember 1962.[1]

Design and symbolism

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The flag has two equal horizontal stripes. The top white stripe symbolizes purity, integrity, obedience, eloquence and triumph. The lower green stripe is a symbol of mountains, hope, wealth, faith, service and respect.

Name Color HEX Code
White #FFFFFF
Green #009c3b

The flag originated in the University of Antioquia but it was not officially established as symbol of Antioquia until 1962 by ordinance of the Government of Antioquia Department.

Historical flags

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References

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  1. "Flag of Antioquia, Colombia". CRW Flags. Retrieved 2024-05-22.