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Flag of Belize
A picture, a description,
and the history of the flag of Brazil, with an explanation
of the symbols on the Belizian flag.
Belizian Government's Description
The red, white and blue flag of Belize is a symbol of the
unity of our nation. Prior to Independence the People's
United Party (PUP) proposed a blue flag with the Coat of
Arms in a white circle. Because of the close association
of the flag with the PUP, public opinion was divided as
to its suitability to act as a unifying symbol.
The United Democratic Party (UDP) did not propose a flag,
but called for a flag that could rally all citizens,
regardless of their political affiliation. As a consequence,
the bi-partisan National Symbols Committee invited citizens
to submit designs for a National Flag.
The design selected by the Committee is a royal blue flag
with one horizontal red stripe at the top, one at the bottom,
and a white circle with the Coat of Arms in the centre.
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Flag description provided courtesy of the Government of Belize
World Fact Book's Description
Blue with a narrow red stripe along the
top and the bottom edges; centered is a large white
disk bearing the coat of arms; the coat of arms
features a shield flanked by two workers in front
of a mahogany tree with the related motto
SUB UMBRA FLOREO (I Flourish in the Shade)
on a scroll at the bottom, all encircled
by a green garland
Related Links
National Symbols of Belize
Belize for Visitors
Countries in Central America
Central America for Visitors
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