The national flag of Venezuela (ENGLISH)

According to Google translator.

The national flag of Venezuela, consists of three horizontal and equal size of yellow, blue and red stripes, in that order from top to bottom. On the yellow stripe in the upper right corner, the coat of arms of the Republic of Venezuela is included. On the blue strip in the center are eight stars in bow symbolizing the eight provinces that signed the Declaration of Independence.

The original design of the flag of Venezuela, was conducted by Francisco de Miranda, who hoisted for the first time March 12, 1806 (date to be held in Venezuela as Flag Day) at Vela de Coro. Since then, the flag has suffered periodic changes in the nineteenth and twentieth century to the version of February 17, 1954, a model that remained in 2006, when it was upgraded with several minor details.

The March 12, 2006, the flag was modified to model presented on the right. The main changes are the addition of a new star, which Hugo Chavez called the "Star of Bolivar." In addition, the coat of arms, was also modified. Before the horse running toward the right, but looking to the left. Now the horse runs front to the left (or right horse if preferred).

 At the beginning of the history of the flag, different meanings have been attributed to the colors and conforming elements of the flag. The traditional meanings have been attributed to them are:

• Yellow: Represents the country's wealth, as the source of Light Sun

• Blue: Represents the blue seas surrounding the Venezuelan coast.

• Red: the blood shed by our Liberators "..

• ★ Stars: representing eight of the former provinces: Caracas, Cumaná, Barcelona, ​​Barinas, Guayana, Margarita, Merida and Trujillo. Formerly seven stars to refer to the seven United Provinces signed the Act of the Declaration of Independence, but as of March 9, 2006, included an eighth star to incorporate the Guayana region, based on a decree of Simon Bolivar November 20, 1817.