Flag of Magdalena Department
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| Use | Civil and state flag  |
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| Design | Six horizontal stripes alternating between red and blue, defaced at the centre by thirty white stars forming the shape of a star. |
The flag of Magdalena is the official flag of the department of Magdalena, Colombia. It consists of a flag of six horizontal stripes in red and blue, the colors of the flag have different meanings, one of these is that red is for the blood spilled by the patriots throughout its history in the pursuit of freedom, and blue for the waters that surrounds it. Red and blue also represent integrity and firmness of the Magdaleniense’s soul.
The colors are also used in the logo and uniform of the Unión Magdalena, the department’s soccer team, and appear in the Coat of arms of Magdalena as well.
See also
References
- "Información general" (in Spanish). Gobernación del Magdalena. Retrieved 2009-12-21.
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