Flag of Peru
The traditional explanation of this tri-bar as the Peruvian national flag is whimsical: in 1821, General Jose de San Martin, fighting to free the country from Spanish rule, saw a flock a flamingoes with white breasts and red wings, fly over his troops. He took it for a good omen, and declared white and red to be the colors of liberty. The story’s accuracy is still not known but red and white were also associated with the local Inca peoples. The flag was officially adopted in 1825 after the defeat of Spain. The addition of the national arms to the center of the flag forms the state flag. These comprise a shield with three motifs of local flora, fauna and natural resources, surrounded by a wreath.
The ratio of the flag is 2:3.
