The Republic of El Salvador – the government, the southern part of which is washed by the short ocean. Before purchasing your own today, his sign has suffered quite a lot of transformations.
So the modern flag of Salvador looks:
History flag of El Salvador
From 1821 to 1822 was used Flag of Spain (its option without a coat of arms), later.
At that time, when the republic became part of the United States of Central America, it seemed 2nd – with 2 blue and one white stripe. With age, he modified – the coat of arms appeared on the middle lane, first round, later round shape.
The United States of Central America – the government existing from 1823 to 1840. It included (not counting El Salvador) Honduras, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Los Altos.
From 1865 to 1912, another sign was used – a cloth with nine stripes, and in the upper left corner of it, the hassle, – a red rectangle with white stars. The number of stars on the flag gridiron grew.
The government took independence from Spain in 1839. The sign is officially approved on May 17, 1912.
Description
Represents three horizontal stripes, two last have one color, central – 2nd. The aspect ratio of steak – 189 to 335.
Colors flag of El Salvador
Blue and white.
Meaning colors flag El Salvador
- Blue – nobility, loyalty, and honesty;
- White – purity.
Special essence is laid in the coat of arms of the country, which is located in the center of the panel. He has a triangular shape. The triangle is the equality of the whole people, and its parties – the power of which the people obey. Mountains – 5 nations Central America. Frisian Cap, located above them, – Independence. Golden rays – good thoughts of all residents of Salvador. Fourteen leaves – fourteen provinces. Rainbow, which hangs from above, – a symbol of peace all over the world.
Many are confident that the triangle on the flag is related to the masons.
Other flags
- Civilian maritime and state – signs without a coat of arms or with the state motto “DIOS UNION LIBERTAD” – “Most High, Union, Freedom”, which is written on the central strip yellow.
- Civil flag
Salvadoreans, residents of the smallest Central American country, are very loved by the personal flag and are proud of them.
Non-specialized information about El Salvador
| Official language | Spanish |
| Capital | San Salvador |
| Territory | 21,400 km2 |
| Population | 6 460,000 people |
| Currency | Salvadoran Colon (up to 2001.); US dollar (USD, code 840) |
| Telephone code | +503 |
