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Meaning of the Flag

The current national flag of Venezuela (Spanish: Bandera de Venezuela) was introduced in 2006. The basic design includes a horizontal tricolour of yellow, blue, and red, dating to the original flag introduced in 1811, in the Venezuelan War of Independence.

Meaning of Flag Colors

Red, Blue, Yellow

Flag History

1. 1792
   In a letter written to Count Semyon Vorontsov in 1792, Miranda stated that the colours were based on a theory of primary colours given to him by the German writer and philosopher Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
2. 1954–2006
   

   The Law of the National Flag, Coat of Arms and Anthem added the Coat of arms to the flag on February 17, 1954.
3. 1830–1836
   

   Flag in use 1830–1836.
4. 1836–1859
   

   Flag in use 1836–1859.
5. 1859–1863
   

   Flag in use 1859–1863.
6. 1863–1905
   

   Flag in use 1863–1905.
7. 1905–1930
   

   Flag in use 1905–1930.
8. 1930–2006
   

   Flag in use 1930–2006.
9. 2006–present
   

   Current national flag, in use since 2006.

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