What is The National Flag of El Salvador?

The Flag of El Salvador was first adopted on September 4, 1908. It has three horizontal stripes. The blue stripes of the flag represent the two oceans the border central America, the Atlantic and Pacific.

The central white stripe symbolizes peace. The coat of arms shows a triangle which represents equality and the three branches of El Salvador’s government.

Inside the triangle are five volcanoes which symbolize the five former members of the federation, flanked by the blue of the ocean and sea.

The triangle contains symbols of liberty, ideals of the people and peace, which are represented by a red cap, golden rays, and the rainbow.