In 1974, the Commissarial Government of the time established the Amazon Flag through Commissarial Decree No. 090 of August 21. The flag was designed to represent the identity of the department and its inhabitants. In this article, we will delve into the details of the history, colors, and characteristics of the Amazon Flag.
History of the Amazon Flag
The department of Amazonas is one of the richest regions in culture and biodiversity in Colombia. Therefore, it was considered necessary to have a symbol that represented the wealth of this region. This was how the Amazon Flag was created.
The creators of the flag were Mr. Cesar Moreno Salazar, Special Commissioner, and Mr. Jose Salazar Ramirez, Secretary of Government. Both worked hard to determine the dimensions, colors, and characteristics of the flag. Finally, after several meetings, the current design of the flag was agreed upon.
Colors of the Amazon Flag
The Amazon Flag is composed of three horizontal stripes of colors: green, mustard yellow, and white, respectively. The mustard yellow is used to join the green and white colors with a half-centimeter prominent black edge.
The green stripe represents the natural richness of the department, while the mustard yellow stripe represents the history and culture of the region. The white stripe, on the other hand, represents the peace and tranquility that characterize the inhabitants of the Amazon.
Dimensions of the Amazon Flag
The Amazon Flag has a length of 2.10 meters and a width of 1.30 meters. The green color measures 90 centimeters, the mustard yellow 8 centimeters, and the white 32 centimeters. These dimensions are distributed in such a way that the green stripe occupies most of the flag, followed by the white stripe and the mustard yellow stripe.
Black silhouettes on the Amazon Flag
On the Amazon Flag, three black silhouettes can be observed. The figure of an indigenous person with his bow and arrow, sitting on his heels in a shooting position, is located in the lower corner of the green stripe, next to the flagpole. Diagonally from this figure, in the upper right end, is a silhouette of a tiger against which the Indian's arrow seems to be directed. Under the tiger, there is a five-pointed star that represents the city of Leticia.
The silhouettes have the following measurements: the figure of the Indian measures 29 centimeters long by 23 centimeters high, the tiger measures 37 centimeters long by 15 centimeters high, and the star has a distance of 20 centimeters between each of the points.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Amazon Flag
What is the meaning of the green stripe?
The green stripe on the Amazon Flag represents the lush Amazon rainforest that covers much of the department. This color also symbolizes the hope and natural richness of the territory since the jungle is an important source of biodiversity and resources for the region. The green stripe is the largest of the three horizontal stripes on the flag, occupying 90 centimeters in width.
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