Puerto Rico Flag - Official Design, History, and Symbolism #1194665 (License: Personal Use)

The Puerto Rican flag consists of five horizontal stripes-alternating red and white-with a blue equilateral triangle at the hoist bearing a single white five-pointed star. The red symbolizes the blood of warriors, white represents victory and peace, and the blue stands for the sky and coastal waters; the star signifies liberty and independence. Though banned from 1898 to 1952 under U.S. rule, it was officially adopted as the territorial flag upon Puerto Rico’s establishment as a Commonwealth.

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