Panama flag colors
Panama Flag Colors & Stars: Meaning of Red, Blue and White
Understand the symbolism of Panama’s red and blue fields, white quarters and two five-pointed stars.
National Flag of PanamaRed, blue and white
What does blue mean?
Blue historically represents the Conservative Party in the civic symbolism attached to Panama’s flag.
What does red mean?
Red historically represents the Liberal Party.
Why is there so much white?
White represents peace and the common ground on which the new republic could be built.
What do the two stars mean?
The blue star is associated with purity and honesty, while the red star represents authority and law.
Panama flag symbolism FAQ
What do the stars represent?
The blue star symbolizes purity and honesty; the red star symbolizes authority and law.
Why red and blue?
They reflect Panama’s historic Liberal and Conservative political traditions.
Sources and further reading
Panama Ministry of Government — National Flag
Panama Ministry of Government — National Flag
