Peru Flag

Peru flag

The Peruvian flag was adopted in 1825.

The red and white colours of the Peruvian flag were chosen by General José de San Martín, an Argentine who was one of the principal liberators of South America from the Spanish.

Two red stripes on the Peruvian flag represent the blood shed for freedom and independence. The central white stripe stands for peace. An alternative reasoning of the colours of the flag is that San Martín was inspired by the flamingoes he saw when arriving in Peru.

The state Peruvian flag has the Peruvian Coat of Arms in the centre of the white stripe which depicts a vicuña (mountain llama), cinchona tree and a cornucopia.