flag: St. Pierre & Miquelon
Unicode: 1F1F5 1F1F2
Description
The national flag of Peru, featuring three vertical bands of red, white, and red. The white band in the center contains the coat of arms of Peru.
Group:
Flags > country-flag
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
pride, nationalism, patriotism, recognition of Peruvian identity
Backstory
The flag of Peru was officially adopted in 1825. The red color represents the blood spilled for independence, and the white symbolizes peace and purity. The current design with the coat of arms (for the state flag) has remained consistent since its adoption. The coat of arms includes a vicuña, a cinchona tree, and a cornucopia, representing the country's fauna, flora, and mineral wealth.
Usage Examples
- Used to represent Peru in international sports events: 'Peru scored! 🇵🇪'
- Celebrating Peruvian national holidays: 'Happy Independence Day, Peru! 🇵🇪'
- Indicate Peruvian origin or connection: 'Checking out Peruvian cuisine tonight. 🇵🇪'
- Showing support for the Peruvian national team: 'Go Peru! 🇵🇪'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Recognized as the flag of Peru, often used in contexts of national identity, sports, or international relations.
East Asian culture:
Similarly recognized as the flag of Peru, used in contexts of national representation or international events.