Flag of Antioquia
Appearance
Proportion | 7:4 |
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Adopted |
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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
[change | change source]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 |
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White | #FFFFFF | |
Green | #009c3b |
History
[change | change source]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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Flag of Soverain State of Antioquia in 1856.
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Flag of Soverain State of Antioquia in 1858.
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Flag of Soverain State of Antioquia in 1863.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Flag of Antioquia, Colombia". CRW Flags. Retrieved 2024-05-22.