Puerto Rico Flag - Symbol of Identity and Heritage #219159 (License: Personal Use)

The Puerto Rican flag features five alternating red and white horizontal stripes, with a blue isosceles triangle at the hoist bearing a single white five-pointed star. Designed in 1895 by exiled Puerto Rican revolutionaries in New York, it symbolizes blood (red), victory and peace (white), and the island’s sky and coastal waters (blue), while the star represents the Commonwealth itself. Though officially adopted in 1952, its use predates U.S. territorial status and remains deeply tied to cultural pride and political identity.

This image is commonly used on government websites, educational resources, cultural events, and diaspora community pages to represent Puerto Rican identity. It serves users seeking historical context, patriotic symbolism, or visual assets for celebrations like Puerto Rican Heritage Month or Constitution Day.