Flag of Mexico
Description
- Three vertical stripes of green, white, and red with the national coat of arms — an eagle devouring a serpent atop a cactus — centred on the white stripe
- The current version was adopted in 1968
Trivia
- The eagle eating a serpent on a cactus comes from an Aztec legend about the founding of Tenochtitlan
- The green represents hope; the white represents unity; the red represents bloodshed
- Mexico's flag has remained virtually unchanged since 1821, making it one of the oldest continuously used designs
Flag of Mexico
Mexico's flag features three vertical stripes of green, white, and red with a central coat of arms showing an eagle perched on a cactus, holding a serpent. The coat of arms depicts the founding myth of Tenochtitlan (Mexico City), where the Aztecs witnessed this divine sign in 1325.
Colour symbolism has evolved over time. Green originally represented independence, white the Catholic religion, and red union — the "Three Guarantees" of the 1821 independence plan. Modern interpretations suggest green represents hope, white symbolizes purity, and red commemorates the blood of national heroes. The current version was adopted in 1968.
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