Puerto Rico Flag - Symbol of Identity and Heritage #3643480 (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. Adopted in 1895 by the Puerto Rican Revolutionary Committee in exile, it was officially recognized as the national flag in 1952 when Puerto Rico became a U.S. Commonwealth. Its design mirrors the Cuban flag but with inverted colors to distinguish identity and assert sovereignty.

This image is commonly used on government websites, educational resources, cultural exhibits, and news articles covering Puerto Rican history, politics, or diaspora communities. It serves users seeking visual identification, symbolism explanation, or patriotic representation.