Flag of Peru
Adopted:
The Flag of Peru was adopted in 1825.
Proportion:
2:3
Design:
three equal, vertical bands of red (hoist side), white, and red with the coat of arms centered in the white band
Description:
three equal, vertical bands of red (hoist side), white, and red with the coat of arms centered in the white band; the coat of arms features a shield bearing a vicuna (representing fauna), a cinchona tree (the source of quinine, signifying flora), and a yellow cornucopia spilling out coins (denoting mineral wealth); red recalls blood shed for independence, white symbolizes peace
About Peru
The Peruvian flag is the flag of the country named Peru, officially the The Republic of Perú, is a country in South America, with an area of 1,285,216 square kilometers and a population of around 32,824,358. Its gdp is $226,848.05 Millions(2019). The capital of Peru is Lima, and the official currency is Peruvian sol(PEN).