North America
Mexico
A vertical tricolour of green, white and red with the national coat of arms centered in the white stripe: an eagle devouring a serpent while perched on a cactus above a lake. The current form was officially adopted in 1968, continuing a long tricolour tradition from the 19th century.
Adopted
1968
Proportion
4:7
Colours
3
Colours & their meaning
Green
No official symbolism in current law; traditionally hope or independence.
White
No official symbolism in current law; traditionally unity or religion.
Red
No official symbolism in current law; traditionally the blood of national heroes or union.
Symbols & emblems
Coat of arms
It depicts the founding legend of Tenochtitlan: an eagle on a prickly pear cactus devouring a serpent.
Oak and laurel branches
Strength and victory in the national emblem.
Did you know?
Mexico’s flag looks similar to Italy’s at a distance, but Mexico’s has a different ratio and the national coat of arms in the center.