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South America

Flag of Peru

Capital: Lima

Difficulty
Easy
Country code
PE
Flag ID
flag:pe
Flag of Peru

Meaning and history

Legend says the flag was inspired by flamingos (red and white) seen by the liberator San Martín. The coat of arms shows the vicuña, cinchona tree, and cornucopia.

Design at a glance

Colors

  • Red
  • White

Patterns

  • Vertical Stripes

Symbols

  • Coat of Arms

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