South America
Paraguay
A horizontal tricolour of red, white and blue, distinctive because it bears different emblems on the obverse and reverse. The current basic design was established in 1842, with later standardizations of the coats of arms.
Adopted
1842
Proportion
11:20
Colours
3
Colours & their meaning
Red
Commonly said to represent patriotism and bravery, but there is no single official symbolism universally fixed in law.
White
Commonly said to represent peace and unity, but there is no single official symbolism universally fixed in law.
Blue
Commonly said to represent liberty and generosity, but there is no single official symbolism universally fixed in law.
Symbols & emblems
National coat of arms (obverse)
The yellow star symbolizes independence and is framed by a palm and olive branch.
Treasury seal (reverse)
The lion beneath the cap of liberty symbolizes the defense of freedom.
Phrygian cap
Represents liberty.
Did you know?
Paraguay is one of the very few countries whose flag has different designs on the front and back.