The Plurinational State of Bolivia

The National Flag of Bolivia

Bolivia began its fight for independence back in 1809, with a new Bolivian Republic being declared on August 6, 1825. They finally adopted the national flag in 1851, and its a horizontal tricolour. The stripes, from top to bottom, run red, yellow and green. 

According to one source, the red stands for the Bolivian soldiers who fought for independence, and in subsequent conflicts. The green symbolises the nations fertility, and the yellow is the nations mineral deposits. 

Like many nations, there is also a formal State Flag, which features the state coat of arms at the centre.

The coat of arms features a central crest which has a border with 10 stars round the bottom. These represent the 9 departments of Bolivia, and also Litoral, which was annexed by Chile in 1879. Within the border is the silver mountain, Pitosi, with a sun rising over it. Also within the border is an Alpaca standing next to a tree, and some wheat. 

Surrounding the central logo are 6 Bolivian flags, 3 on each side. Also, there are a pair of crossed cannon. A symbol of the nations struggle for independence. As well as the cannon, are 4 muskets. There is also an axe, and red Phrygian hood, as symbols of liberty. The laurel branches represent peace, and the Andean Condor highlights a willingness to defend the nation.