Americas
Quick Facts
Capital
Population
Area
Density
Median age
Adoption
Specs plus what each color and emblem means on this flag — tap an element to reveal its meaning.
Proportions
2:3
Shape
Rectangular
Colors
#D91023 · Pantone 186 CRed symbolizes the blood shed by the heroes of independence.
#FFFFFFWhite represents peace, dignity and progress.
Symbols & elements
Borne on the state flag. A vicuña for the animal kingdom, a cinchona tree for the plant kingdom, and a cornucopia spilling gold coins for the mineral wealth of the country.
Construction details
Proportions 2:3. Three vertical bands, red, white, red. The state flag bears the coat of arms at the centre: a vicuña, a cinchona tree and a cornucopia. The civil flag is left plain.
Construction sheet
How the flag should be used and displayed with respect.
Specific rules — Peru
Common conventions
The everyday flag is plain, red-white-red; only the state flag bears the coat of arms.
Can you recognize this flag in Flag Reveal?
