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==Description==
==Description==
The flag is rectangular and features four colors: yellow, blue, red, and white. Its width-to-length ratio of the flag is 2:3. The [[Glossary of vexillology#Flag elements|field]] color of the flag is Larkspur (also known as "U.N. Blue"), identified as "no. 196" in the British colour council's (BBC) "Dictionaty of Colour Standards" or "[[Pantone Matching System|PMS]] 279 C" in the [[Pantone Matching System]]. The lower 1/3 of the flag is divided into three horizontal bands of equal width, colored yellow, blue, and yellow respectively. Each strip's width is 1/18 of the flag's total width. The top band starts 2/3 of the way down from the top of the flag. The yellow stripes are in Bunting Yellow ("no. 113"), and the middle band is colored Larkspur. Below these three bands is a wide border, 1/6 of the flag' width, in Larkspur. In the canton or upper hoisting plane of the flag, there is a regular four-pointed star. The star's horizontal and vertical meridians align with the flag's edges, and a line drawn from any inner corner through the center to the opposite inner corner is 1/3 length of the stars' horizontal or vertical median. The star is colored red, also known as "Union Jack Red" ("no. 210"), with a white border ([[Fimbriation|fimbration]]). The total length of the star, including the fringe, is 1/3 of the flag's width. The highest point of the star is positioned inward from the [[Glossary of vexillology#Flag elements|hoist]] edge at a distance equal to 1/18 of the flag's width.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Overheid |first=Aruba |date=2020-11-03 |title=AB1991No.101 |url=https://www.overheid.aw/actueel/afkondigingsbladen_46859/item/ab1991no101_54998.html |access-date=2023-05-19 |website=www.overheid.aw |language=nl-NL}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=The British colour council dictionary of colour standards : a list of colour names referring to the colours shown in the companion volume. |url=https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-450229999 |access-date=2023-05-19 |website=Trove |language=en}}</ref>
The flag is rectangular and features four colors: yellow, blue, red, and white. Its width-to-length ratio of the flag is 2:3. The [[Glossary of vexillology#Flag elements|field]] color of the flag is Larkspur (also known as "U.N. Blue"), identified as "no. 196" in the British colour council's (BBC) "Dictionaty of Colour Standards" or "[[Pantone Matching System|PMS]] 279 C" in the [[Pantone Matching System]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Overheid |first=Aruba |date=2019-04-15 |title=Simbolo nacional |url=https://www.gobierno.aw/informacion-tocante-servicio/cultura-deporte-y-tempo-liber-sub-topics_47819/item/simbolo-nacional_41785.html |access-date=2023-05-19 |website=www.gobierno.aw |language=nl-NL}}</ref> The lower 1/3 of the flag is divided into three horizontal bands of equal width, colored yellow, blue, and yellow respectively. Each strip's width is 1/18 of the flag's total width. The top band starts 2/3 of the way down from the top of the flag. The yellow stripes are in Bunting Yellow ("no. 113"), and the middle band is colored Larkspur. Below these three bands is a wide border, 1/6 of the flag' width, in Larkspur. In the canton or upper hoisting plane of the flag, there is a regular four-pointed star. The star's horizontal and vertical meridians align with the flag's edges, and a line drawn from any inner corner through the center to the opposite inner corner is 1/3 length of the stars' horizontal or vertical median. The star is colored red, also known as "Union Jack Red" ("no. 210"), with a white border ([[Fimbriation|fimbration]]). The total length of the star, including the fringe, is 1/3 of the flag's width. The highest point of the star is positioned inward from the [[Glossary of vexillology#Flag elements|hoist]] edge at a distance equal to 1/18 of the flag's width.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Overheid |first=Aruba |date=2020-11-03 |title=AB1991No.101 |url=https://www.overheid.aw/actueel/afkondigingsbladen_46859/item/ab1991no101_54998.html |access-date=2023-05-19 |website=www.overheid.aw |language=nl-NL}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=The British colour council dictionary of colour standards : a list of colour names referring to the colours shown in the companion volume. |url=https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-450229999 |access-date=2023-05-19 |website=Trove |language=en}}</ref>
== Symbols ==
== Symbols ==
The flag of [[Aruba]] incorporates four colors and symbols, each carrying significance. The light blue color represents the sea surrounding the island, symbolizing its strong connection to the ocean.
The flag of [[Aruba]] incorporates four colors and symbols, each carrying significance. The light blue color represents the sea surrounding the island, symbolizing its strong connection to the ocean.
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Additionally, the color white on the flag symbolizes peace and carries symbolic meaning. It represents the island's pristine beaches and signifies the purity of the hearts of the Aruban people, who strive for justice, order, and liberty.
Additionally, the color white on the flag symbolizes peace and carries symbolic meaning. It represents the island's pristine beaches and signifies the purity of the hearts of the Aruban people, who strive for justice, order, and liberty.


The red star on the flag symbolizes the four points of the compass, symbolizing the diverse origins of the Aruban population, which attracts people from around the world. It also represents Aruba itself, surrounded by the blue sea and the historic "Palo di Brazil" industry. Red symbolizes love and pays tribute to the indigenous Arubans who lost their lives during the confrontation with the French at [[Frenchman's Pass|Frenchman's pass]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aruba Flag - Meaning, History & Facts About the Flag of Aruba |url=https://www.aruba.com/us/our-island/history-and-culture/aruba-flag |access-date=2023-05-19 |website=www.aruba.com |language=en-us}}</ref>
The red star on the flag symbolizes the four points of the compass, symbolizing the diverse origins of the Aruban population, which attracts people from around the world. It also represents Aruba itself, surrounded by the blue sea and the historic "Palo di Brazil" industry. Red symbolizes love and pays tribute to the indigenous Arubans who lost their lives during the confrontation with the French at [[Frenchman's Pass|Frenchman's pass]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aruba Flag - Meaning, History & Facts About the Flag of Aruba |url=https://www.aruba.com/us/our-island/history-and-culture/aruba-flag |access-date=2023-05-19 |website=www.aruba.com |language=en-us}}</ref><ref name=":0" />


== Governor's standard ==
== Governor's standard ==

Revision as of 17:56, 19 May 2023

Aruba
UseCivil and state flag Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Reverse side is mirror image of obverse side
Adopted18 March 1976; 48 years ago (1976-03-18)
Use1 January 1986; 38 years ago (1986-01-01)
Governor's standardz Reverse side is congruent with obverse side
Adopted29 October 1985; 39 years ago (1985-10-29)
Statue of Betico Croes with flag in Oranjestad

The national flag of Aruba was adopted on March 18, 1976. The flag was partially designed by vexillologist Whitney Smith.[1][2] On March 18, Aruba celebrates National Anthem and Flag Day, marked by local events across the island. It is also a significant day as it represents the acceptance by the Kingdom of the Netherlands of Aruba's right to an autonomous status.[3]

Description

The flag is rectangular and features four colors: yellow, blue, red, and white. Its width-to-length ratio of the flag is 2:3. The field color of the flag is Larkspur (also known as "U.N. Blue"), identified as "no. 196" in the British colour council's (BBC) "Dictionaty of Colour Standards" or "PMS 279 C" in the Pantone Matching System.[4] The lower 1/3 of the flag is divided into three horizontal bands of equal width, colored yellow, blue, and yellow respectively. Each strip's width is 1/18 of the flag's total width. The top band starts 2/3 of the way down from the top of the flag. The yellow stripes are in Bunting Yellow ("no. 113"), and the middle band is colored Larkspur. Below these three bands is a wide border, 1/6 of the flag' width, in Larkspur. In the canton or upper hoisting plane of the flag, there is a regular four-pointed star. The star's horizontal and vertical meridians align with the flag's edges, and a line drawn from any inner corner through the center to the opposite inner corner is 1/3 length of the stars' horizontal or vertical median. The star is colored red, also known as "Union Jack Red" ("no. 210"), with a white border (fimbration). The total length of the star, including the fringe, is 1/3 of the flag's width. The highest point of the star is positioned inward from the hoist edge at a distance equal to 1/18 of the flag's width.[5][6]

Symbols

The flag of Aruba incorporates four colors and symbols, each carrying significance. The light blue color represents the sea surrounding the island, symbolizing its strong connection to the ocean.

Yellow signifies abundance and solidarity. The horizontal lines symbolize the economic prosperity derived from industries like gold mining and Aloe Vera production in the past, as well as the current reliance on tourism. Yellow also represents the vibrant yellow flowers of local flora such as the “Kibrahacha” (Tabebuia billbergii), “Palo di Brazil" (Haematoxylon brasiletto), “Bonchi di Strena” (Parkinsonia aculeata), “Curahout” (Peltophorum acutifolium), “Tuturutu” (Yellow Dwarf Poincianas, Caesalpinia pulcherrima) and “Wanglo” (Puncture vine Tribulus cistoides).

The horizontal yellow stripes on the flag symbolize Aruba's freedom and distinct status within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, achieved on January 1, 1986.

Additionally, the color white on the flag symbolizes peace and carries symbolic meaning. It represents the island's pristine beaches and signifies the purity of the hearts of the Aruban people, who strive for justice, order, and liberty.

The red star on the flag symbolizes the four points of the compass, symbolizing the diverse origins of the Aruban population, which attracts people from around the world. It also represents Aruba itself, surrounded by the blue sea and the historic "Palo di Brazil" industry. Red symbolizes love and pays tribute to the indigenous Arubans who lost their lives during the confrontation with the French at Frenchman's pass.[7][4]

Governor's standard

The Governor of Aruba, as the representative of the Monarch of the Netherlands, has a specific standard. According to the "Album des pavillons", the flag of the Governor of Aruba consists of a white field with three horizontal stripes along the top and bottom, colored red, white, and blue.[8][9] Each stripe occupies 1/12th of the flag's height. In the center of the flag, there is a light blue disk with a diameter equal to 5/12th the flag's height. On the disk, the red, white-bordered star and two yellow stripes from the flag of Aruba are placed. The center of the star is positioned at the horizontal midpoint of the flag, at a distance of 5/48th of the flag's height above the center of the disk. All other dimensions of the flag are proportional to those of the flag of Aruba. This design was adopted by Order in Council on October 29, 1985, and became effective on January 1, 1986.[10][11]

See also

References

  1. ^ Grimes, William (22 November 2016). "Whitney Smith, Whose Passion for Flags Became a Career, Dies at 76". The New York Times. p. A25.
  2. ^ "Obituary - Whitney Smith, vexillologist". HeraldScotland. 2017-01-02. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
  3. ^ "2020 National Anthem & Flag Day in Aruba". www.aruba.com. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
  4. ^ a b Overheid, Aruba (2019-04-15). "Simbolo nacional". www.gobierno.aw (in Dutch). Retrieved 2023-05-19.
  5. ^ Overheid, Aruba (2020-11-03). "AB1991No.101". www.overheid.aw (in Dutch). Retrieved 2023-05-19.
  6. ^ "The British colour council dictionary of colour standards : a list of colour names referring to the colours shown in the companion volume". Trove. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
  7. ^ "Aruba Flag - Meaning, History & Facts About the Flag of Aruba". www.aruba.com. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
  8. ^ "Album Des Pavillons Nationaux 1923 | PDF". Scribd. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
  9. ^ Armand du Payrat. L’Album des pavillons // Proceedings The XIX International Congress of Vexillology, York, 23—27 July 2001, pp. 249—252
  10. ^ "Ceremonieel & protocol - Ministeriële- en Defensie publicaties". puc.overheid.nl. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
  11. ^ "Aruba - Governor Flag". fotw.fivestarflags.com. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
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