Flag of Mexico - National Symbol, History, and Meaning #3342676 (License: Personal Use)

The flag of Mexico consists of three equal vertical bands: green (hoist side), white, and red, with the national coat of arms centered on the white band. The emblem depicts a golden eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus devouring a rattlesnake-a symbol rooted in the Aztec legend of Tenochtitlan’s founding. Adopted in its current form in 1968, the flag reflects Mexico’s rich indigenous heritage and post-independence identity.

This image is commonly used on government websites, educational resources, cultural articles, and travel guides to represent Mexico nationally. It serves users seeking information about Mexican identity, history, or civic education, and is often embedded in pages about national symbols, holidays like Independence Day, or international diplomacy.