Puerto Rico Flag Meaning & Details
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- five equal horizontal bands of red (top, center, and bottom) alternating with white
- a blue isosceles triangle based on the hoist side bears a large, white, five-pointed star in the center
- the white star symbolizes Puerto Rico
- the three sides of the triangle signify the executive, legislative and judicial parts of the government
- blue stands for the sky and the coastal waters
- red symbolizes the blood shed by warriors, while white represents liberty, victory, and peace
note: design initially influenced by the US flag, but similar to the Cuban flag, with the colors of the bands and triangle reversed
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Source: CIA - The World Factbook