Flag of Honduras facts for kids
The flag of Honduras is a special symbol for the country. It was first created in 1866. This flag helps people recognize Honduras around the world. It shows the country's history and hopes for the future.
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What the Flag Looks Like
The Honduran flag has three stripes that go across it. The top stripe is blue, and the bottom stripe is also blue. In the middle, there is a white stripe. On this white stripe, you will see five blue stars. These stars have five points each. They are arranged in a pattern that looks like an "X" or a cross.
The Meaning Behind the Colors and Stars
The colors and stars on the flag are very important.
- The blue stripes stand for the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. These two large bodies of water border Honduras. They also represent the sky and brotherhood.
- The white stripe in the middle means peace, purity, and prosperity. It shows the country's desire for a calm and successful future.
- The five blue stars represent the five original countries of the former Federal Republic of Central America. These countries were Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Guatemala. The stars show the hope that these nations might one day reunite.
History of the Flag
The design of the Honduran flag comes from the flag of the Federal Republic of Central America. This was a group of countries that tried to form a single nation in the 1820s and 1830s.
Honduras officially adopted its flag on February 16, 1866. The design has stayed mostly the same since then. There were some small changes over the years. For example, the shade of blue was changed to a lighter, turquoise blue in 2022. This change was made to better reflect the original colors of the Central American federation.
Images for kids
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A national flag and a woman wearing national colors at the Fiesta DC 2019 Parade.
See also
In Spanish: Bandera de Honduras para niños
