Flag History | The seven stars represent the seven provinces of Costa Rica and the volcanoes represent the geographical position of Costa Rica between the Pacific and Atlantic. The sun in a symbol of freedom and the ships symbolize commerce. |
Flag Date of Adoption | November 27, 1906 |
Flag Symbolism | five horizontal bands of blue (top), white, red (double width), white, and blue, with the coat of arms in a white elliptical disk on the hoist side of the red band; above the coat of arms a light blue ribbon contains the words, AMERICA CENTRAL, and just below it near the top of the coat of arms is a white ribbon with the words, REPUBLICA COSTA RICA |