Puerto Rican Flag

The Puerto Rican flag features five horizontal stripes—three red and two white—with a blue triangle on the left side containing a white star. The red stripes symbolize the bloodshed for freedom, while the white stripes represent peace and harmony. The blue triangle stands for the sky and the coastal waters, and the single white star symbolizes the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Adopted in 1952, the flag reflects the island's culture, history, and aspirations for self-determination. It is a powerful emblem of Puerto Rican identity both on the island and in diaspora communities.