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Flag

The Panamanian flag was designed by Ms. Maria Ossa de Amador, wife of Panama’s first President, Mr. Manuel Amador Guerrero.

The Panamanian flag is a rectangle divided into four fields: Top left field: White background with blue star. Top right field: Red Bottom left field: blue Bottom right field: White background with red star. Each color is fraught with meaning: white stands for the long-expected peace through the peaceful union of the historical parties; Red represents the Liberal party and Blue represents the Conservative party.

Coat of Arms

Nine Stars: Nine provinces Harpy Eagle: National bird “PRO MUNDI BENEFICIO”: National Motto:”Panama – At the Service of the World” Sword & Rifle: National Defence Shovel & Pickax: Work, Diligence Cornucopia: Wealth Winged wheel: Development & Progress

Anthem

Lyrics created by Mr. Jerónimo de la Ossa. Musical score created by Mr. Santos Jorge.

Bird & Flower

Bird: Harpy Eagle

Flower: Holy Spirit Flower or Peristeria Elata