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North America

Panama

Ratio: 2:3 Adopted: November 3, 1903 Usage: National and Civil

Although Blue was the
inspired by color of the
the Stars and Conservatives
Stripes, the stars and red that of
and quarters are the Liberals
said to represent
the two main
political parties

White symbolizes peace in the country

North America
# #O Panama, originally a province of Colombia, was
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detached in 1903 to secure the building of the
Panama Canal within a US-controlled zone.
The first flag, proposed in 1903, new flag. Although clearly modeled
consisted of seven horizontal stripes of on the US flag, the stars and quarters
red and yellow, with a blue canton are said to stand for the rival political
containing two golden suns, joined by parties, and the white for the peace in
a narrow line to depict the oceans to which they operate.
be united by the Panama Canal. The coat of arms reflects Panama’s
However this was not accepted by transition from civil war to peace, and
the Panamanian leader, Manuel A. the increased prosperity this promised
Guerrero, whose family designed a the people.

ARMS OF PANAMA The national motto—
“Pro Mundi Beneficio”
meaning “For the Benefit
of the World”
The shield depicts tools,
weapons, a cornucopia, and a
winged wheel, which together The northern and southern
symbolize a move from war, hemispheres joined by the
to peace and prosperity Panama Canal

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