Flag of Cuba,The Republic of Cuba

Cuba national flag with three blue and two white horizontal stripes and a red triangle at the hoist bearing a white star. The width-to-length ratio of the flag is 1 to 2.
Detail:
Adopted on: May 20, 1902 Proportion: 1:2 Designed by: Narciso Lopez, Miguel Teurbe Toulon Country: Cuba
Story:
The national flag is rectangular and the ratio of length to width is 2:1. On the left side of the flag is a red equilateral triangle with a white five pointed star in the middle; on the right side, the flag is made up of five wide strips of blue, white, blue, white and blue. The five pointed star symbolizes that Cuba is an independent nation. Triangle and star are the symbols of Cubas secret revolutionary organization, symbolizing freedom, equality and fraternity. Red symbolizes the blood of patriots. The three blue stripes indicate that Cuba was formed in three parts, and the white stripes represent the pure ideal of the Cuban people.