Flag of Aruba

Flag of Aruba
Vexillological symbol :	?
Aspect ratio:	2: 3
Officially accepted:	March 18, 1976

Governor's flag

The flag of Aruba was officially introduced along with the national anthem Aruba Dushi Tera on March 18, 1976. This date was chosen because on March 18, 1948, the Netherlands accepted Aruba's right to choose the status of a country in the Kingdom of the Netherlands .

The Flag of Aruba has four colors: Bunting yellow, Larkspur -Blue (the color of the United Nations ), Union Jack -Red and white. The blue represents the sea that surrounds Aruba. Yellow is the color of the island's wealth from the gold , aloe vera and petroleum industries. Red symbolizes the Arubans' love for their country and the historic timber industry. White symbolizes the snow-white beaches, but also the purity of the hearts of the people of Aruba who strive for justice, order and freedom.

The symbols of the flag consist of a red star and two yellow stripes. They represent the more than 40 nationalities who immigrated to the country. The star also stands for the islands themselves, surrounded by the blue sea. The horizontal stripes mark the free and separate position that Aruba enjoys in the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Aruba celebrates Flag and National Anthem Day on March 18.

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• Flags of the World : Aruba