What kind of flag is the Colombian flag?

It is a horizontal tricolour of yellow, blue and red. The yellow stripe takes up the top half of the flag and the blue and red take up a quarter of the space each. It is a triband flag with horizontal bands colored yellow, blue and red.

What kind of flower is the national flower of Colombia?

National Flower: Cattleya Trianae. The cattleya trianae – which some botanists call the May Flower or the Christmas Orchid – has been Colombia’s national flower for almost 80 years. The orchid was chosen because the lower part of its flower can appear yellow, blue and red – the colours of the Colombian flag.

Why are birds the national symbol of Colombia?

It has been depicted in indigenous art since 2500BC and was often considered “the ruler of the upper world” closely associated with the sun. Many indigenous Andean cultures consider the bird a symbol of health and power and believe it has medicinal properties.

Who was the inspiration for the Colombian flag?

Miranda gave at least two sources of inspiration for his flag. In a letter written to Count Simon Romanovich Woronzoff and philosopher Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Miranda described a late-night conversation he had had with Goethe at a party in Weimar during the winter of 1785.

Where is Corralejo located in the Canary Islands?

Corralejo ( pronounced [koraˈlexo]) is a town and resort located on the northern tip of Fuerteventura, one of the Canary Islands, facing the smaller islet of Lobos. It is in the municipality of La Oliva.

How to get to Corralejo from La Oliva?

Corralejo is serviced by a bus service (both public and chartered) and by a local taxi service operated by the region of La Oliva.

What was the history of the village of Corralejo?

Corralejo has existed for most of its history as a humble and unimportant fishing village, where a handful of poor fishermen worked long hours to provide for their families.