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The national flag of Colombia was adopted on November 26, 1861. The flag is rectangular and has a ratio of length to width of about 3:2. From top to bottom by yellow, blue, red three parallel horizontal rectangular composition. The yellow part takes up 1/2 of the flag, and the blue and red parts each take up 1/4 of the flag. Yellow symbolizes the golden sun, grain and abundant natural resources; Blue means blue sky, sea and river; Red symbolizes the blood shed by patriots fighting for national independence and liberation.