The state symbol of the Republic of Panama actually appeared in December 1903, when the country declared its independence from neighboring Colombia, in which it existed for more than 80 years.
Description and proportions of the flag of Panama
The rectangular banner is the classic shape for the flags of the vast majority of world powers. This is also the flag of Panama. Its sides relate to each other in a 2: 3 ratio, and the flag field itself is divided vertically and horizontally into four equivalent parts.
The lower rectangle located at the base of the Panama flag is bright blue. It serves as a symbolic image of the waters that wash Panamanian land - the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Above it is a white field with a bright blue five-pointed star in its center. This part of the state symbol of Panama reminds us of the importance of peace. The same white field, but with a red star in the center - at the bottom of the free edge of the flag. The upper outer rectangle of the panel is red. This is a tribute to the memory of all patriots who shed blood in defending the country's sovereignty.
The official description of the Panama flag in the state law interprets the colors on the panel in a slightly different way. Red represents the Liberal Party and blue represents the Conservatives. The blue star on the Panamanian flag embodies the best qualities of the Panamanian people, honesty and purity of their thoughts. The red star is a symbol of the inviolability of the law and the power that represents it.
History of the flag of Panama
The modern state flag of Panama was presented to the Constituent Assembly in 1903. After some time, the country's state authority approved it as an integral state symbol, and in 1925 it was enshrined in law. Every year on November 4, the Republic of Panama solemnly celebrates Flag Day as a celebration of the glory of the nation and its pride.
Earlier in 1823, a flag was proposed, the panel of which was divided horizontally into thirteen equal stripes, seven of which were red and six were yellow. In a rectangular canopy, located at the staff, on a blue field were inscribed two stylized golden suns, connected by a narrow isthmus. This symbol was reminiscent of the Panama Canal, which links the two great oceans.
The project was not approved by the authorities and remained only a part of the historical past of a small state of great importance in Central America.
