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Panama

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Quick Facts

Capital

Panama City

Population

4.3M

Area

75,417 km²

Density

57 /km²

Median age

29.9 yrs

Description

Adoption

  • 3 November 1903 (first flag, at independence)
  • 25 March 1925 (adopted by law, 123 years)
  • standardised in 2017.
Designed byManuel E. Amador (design) and María de la Ossa de Amador (sewing), 1903.

Design & Symbolism

Specs plus what each color and emblem means on this flag — tap an element to reveal its meaning.

Proportions

2:3

Shape

Rectangular

Colors

Symbols & elements

Construction details

Proportions 2:3. A field divided into four quarters: white with a blue star at the upper hoist, red at the upper fly, blue at the lower hoist, white with a red star at the lower fly.

Construction sheet

Etiquette & protocol

How the flag should be used and displayed with respect.

Specific rulesPanama

  • The flag is honoured on 4 November, Flag Day.
  • It flies on public buildings and at official ceremonies.

Common conventions

  • Keep the flag clean and never let it touch the ground.
  • Never fly a torn or faded flag — repair or replace it.
  • Illuminate the flag if it stays up at night.
  • Never use the flag as clothing, packaging or advertising.
  • Dispose of a worn flag respectfully, not in the trash.
Did you know?

It is a rare four-quarter grid with exactly two stars, an unusual layout among national flags.

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