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In the News (Sat 22 Nov 08)

  
  Venezuela
Flags in Venezuela are made in a very informal, quite crafty way.
The National Flag is inspired by the flag adopted by the Congress of the Republic in 1811.
The National Flag used by the Presidency of the Republic and by the National Armed Forces, as well as those hoisted upon national, state, and municipal public buildings, shall include the Coat of Arms of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela at the edge of the yellow stripe near the hoist.
www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/ve.html   (737 words)

  
 Flag of Venezuela - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The flag is the one primarily adopted by the National Congress of 1811, consisting of three equal horizontal stripes.
The yellow band stands for the wealth of the land, the blue for the waters separating Venezuela from Spain, and the red for the blood spilled by patriots during the independence struggle.
Although the new flag was approved by the Venezuelan government it has caused significant controversy, and at the time of its official unveiling, Óscar Pérez, a spokesperson for the opposition group National Resistance Command, stated that the opposition would not use the new flag.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Flag_of_Venezuela   (652 words)

  
 Venezuela (11/06)
The population of Venezuela is comprised of a combination of European, indigenous, and African heritages.
Venezuela was a relatively neglected colony in the 1500s and 1600s as the Spaniards focused on extracting gold and silver from other areas of the Americas.
Venezuela is currently advocating regional integration through its PetroCaribe and PetroSur petroleum initiatives, the creation of a South American Community of Nations, and the establishment of the Bolivarian Alternative for the Americas (a social integration project proposed by President Chavez as an alternative to the Free Trade Area of the Americas).
www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/35766.htm   (4936 words)

  
 Venezuela - Presidential Flag
In the case of the Venezuelan Navy, the Presidential Flag on Sea is blue with the National Coat of Arms on the center accompanied by four white stars: one in each canton.
The flag of the president is the tricolor with proportions 1:1 and the Coat of Arms (covering approx.
According to Pedersen [ped73]: since approximately 1950 the President uses a flag that is pictured as a square tricolour Y-B-R, in the center the arms, approximately half as high as the flag,, with on all four sides of the arms a white five-pointer star, pointing down, the upper one borderd fl.
www.allstates-flag.com /fotw/flags/ve_pres.html   (952 words)

  
 Venezuela - History & Culture
Early colonization in Venezuela was much less rampant than it was in other parts of South America, and the colony was ruled with a loose hand from Bogota.
Venezuela may have been a quiet outpost on the edge of the Spanish Empire, but it gave birth to the man who would one day turn that empire on its head: Simon Bolivar.
In the early 1900s, the conflict-ridden nation finally began to get on its economic feet with the discovery of oil, and by the 20s Venezuela was beginning to reap the benefits.
www.geographia.com /venezuela/history.htm   (666 words)

  
 Venezuela
National Flag of Venezuela, 1930 - Established on July 15th by disposition of the National Congress (as it must be), it incorporates the constellation of stars in arc of circle with the convexity upwards, perhaps, as remembrance of the crest that until that year enriched some reproductions of the Coat of Arms of the Republic.
As for the state and war flag, the exact disposition and size of stars is not determined and variations are used.
Pedersen [ped73] - Alverdens Flag i Farver, 1973, states most recently the Coat of Arms was established in 1930 and 1953, though the origin is the Coat of Arms of 1836.
www.allstates-flag.com /fotw/flags/ve.html   (2715 words)

  
 Venezuela   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The naval ensign of Venezuela is the national flag with the CoA in the upper left corner.
Legally, Venezuela may still claim it, but in the mean time the Venezuelan goverment has recognized the State of Guyana, and we have bilateral arrangements, including the sale of Hydroelectric power to this claimed territory.
The eight-stars-flag is supposed to be Bolivar's flag (he added the 8th star in 1817, after Guayana was liberated; the first seven stars represent, and are an homage to, the seven provinces which in 1810 declared their independance for Spain).
www.netlinkit.dk /FOTW/flags/ve.html   (2192 words)

  
 Venezuela Flag - World Flags 101 - Venezuelan Flags
The flag of Venezuela consists of three equal sized horizontal stripes - the top stripe is yellow, the middle blue, and the bottom stripe is red.
In the middle of the blue stripe and flag there are seven, white, five-pointed stars that are arranged in a semi circle.
The Venezuelan flag was adopted on February 19, 1954.
www.worldflags101.com /v/venezuela-flag.aspx   (365 words)

  
 State Flag of Venezuela
This illustration of the Venezuela Flag is available for immediate download as a single flag or as part of a complete set of international flags.
Two sizes for each country flag are available: one in the official proportions as specified by the particular country and one in a standardized 3:5 ratio.
Our flag illustrations are used by major book publishers, magazines, government agencies, international organizations, professional sports associations, international companies and professional designers around the world.
www.flagart.com /flags/venezuela-s.htm   (445 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Americas | New Venezuela flag divides nation
Mr Chavez used the 200th anniversary of Venezuela's first flag to present the new one to the general public.
Ordinary Venezuelans caught a first glimpse of their new flag at a large military parade.
Soldiers carrying the flag goose-stepped past the podium of Mr Chavez who himself hoisted the new banner.
news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/americas/4800202.stm   (365 words)

  
 Image:Flag of Venezuela.svg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
There is also a dispute as to whether or not to include the coat of arms in the flag or not.
This image is a national, governmental, military, royal/vice-regal or historical flag.
The flag may have been contributed by a user or taken and/or modified from the Central Intelligence Agency's World Factbook.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Image:Flag_of_Venezuela.svg   (361 words)

  
 Image:Flag of Venezuela.svg - Wikimedia Commons
There is a dispute in progress about whether the national flag of Venezuela, which is meant to go under this filename, does or does not contain the eight stars.
Such flags are ineligible for copyright but they are protected by Article 6' of the Paris Convention (Protection of State Emblems, and Names, Abbreviations and Emblems of International Intergovernmental Organizations).
Representations of national flags are subject to copyright as original works of art and do not fall under Bridgeman Art Library Ltd. v.
commons.wikimedia.org /wiki/Image:Flag_of_Venezuela.svg   (480 words)

  
 Venezuela - Air Force Flag   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The stars reminds those of the Venezuelan flag and also represents the seven highest entities of command an direction in the organization: The General Command, the General Inspector Command, the General Staff, The Personnel Command, the Air Operations Command, the Logistics Command and the Aerial Defense Command.
The azure field represents the dominion of this force: the sky and space of Venezuela.
In the case of Venezuela, the roundel derives from the national cockade and consists in three concentric circles: yellow (outside), blue (center) and red (inside) with two horizontal extensions that reproduce the same colors in equal stripes upwards to downwards.
flagspot.net /flags/ve^af.html   (553 words)

  
 Venezuela Flag 4' X 6'
Flag Description: three equal horizontal bands of yellow (top), blue, and red with the coat of arms on the hoist side of the yellow band and an arc of eight white five-pointed stars centered in the blue band
Introduction Venezuela Background: Venezuela was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others being Colombia and Ecuador).
Flag Sets for Parades, Armed Services Flags, UN Member Flags, Religious Flags, Flag Poles and more.
www.epicflags.com /vefl4x6.html   (212 words)

  
 Venezuela's Flag - EnchantedLearning.com
Venezuela's flag is a yellow, blue, and red horizontal tricolor with seven white stars in a semicircle in the center.
The red in the flag represents courage and the blue represents Venezuela's independence from Spain.
This flag was adopted on April 20, 1836.
www.enchantedlearning.com /southamerica/venezuela/flag   (152 words)

  
 Venezuela Flags
The Venezuela flag, with yellow, blue and red stripes of equal width, was introduced in 1836 and has since undergone several modifications in the arms and the arrangement of the stars.
Them emblems on the arms symbolize the unity of the 20 provinces (a wheatsheaf with 20 ears), the struggle for independence (flags and weapons) and liberty (a running horse) which is running toward the left of the shield in order to symbolize twenty-first century socialism.
The cornucopias stand for the country's wealth and prosperity, and the wreath of laurel and palm is a symbol of glory and peace.
www.flags.com /Venezuela/c8759_210_3422/index.html   (145 words)

  
 Venezuela Flag
We stock the Venezuela flag in 4x6 inch, 12x18 inch, 2ft x 3ft, 3ft x 5ft and 4ft x 6ft sizes in nylon and 3ft x 5ft in Superknit polyester.
Venezuela stick flag 4 inch x 6 inch, mounted on a 10 inch plastic stick.
Venezuela stick flag 12 x 18 inch, mounted on a 24 inch wooden stick.
www.united-states-flag.com /venezuela.html   (394 words)

  
 venezuela flag and description
The current flag of Venezuela was officially adopted on April 20, 1836.
The flag is modeled after the one used by the liberation leader, Francisco de Maranda.
All maps, graphics, flags and original descriptions created by Graphic Maps, a d/b/a of the Woolwine-Moen Group, unless otherwise noted and/or directly linked to the source, and use of same for any application whatsoever (with the exception of outline maps) requires written permission.
www.worldatlas.com /webimage/flags/countrys/samerica/venzuela.htm   (200 words)

  
 Venezuelan Flag - Flag Of Venezuela   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
If you would like to use this flag of Venezuela or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
If you would like to use this map of Venezuela or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
If you would like to use this information for Venezuela or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
www.appliedlanguage.com /flags_of_the_world/flag_of_venezuela.shtml   (256 words)

  
 Miniature Venezuela Flag - (4" x 6")
Venezuela Flag - Nylon (2' x 3')
Venezuela Flag - Nylon (3' x 5')
Venezuela Flag - Nylon (4' x 6')
www.njflags.com /mivefl4x6.html   (89 words)

  
 flagsonline.net Flag of Venezuela
The federation adopted a horizontal striped tricolour flag (yellow, blue and red) based on a design created and first flown at the turn of the 19th century by Central American independence fighters.
When Venezuela separated from the federation of Greater Colombia in 1829, it proclaimed its independence and adopted a yellow-blue-red horizontal striped tricolour as the national flag.
Historically the Venezuelan flag is based on a flag created and flown by independence fighters fighting against Spanish colonial rule.
www.flagsonline.net /venez.htm   (253 words)

  
 Flags of the World - Venezuela
The flag of Venezuela carries the colors of a Venezuela freedom fighter named Francisco de Miranda.
The blue represents the sea and the red and yellow are a reminder of the country's historical ties to Spain.
The seven stars represent the seven provinces of Venezuela.
www.anyflag.com /country/venezuel.php   (167 words)

  
 Venezuela - Gay Pride Flag   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The stripes on the canton remember the Venezolanity and the white triangle represents the purity of the feeling expressed in the three diagonal bars that, as a trilogy, alludes to three stages or forms to love like man, woman and father of who feels represented in it.
Historical Synthesis: - It was created as a result of the celebration of Gay Pride Day 2002 in Venezuela to cover the absence of a symbol which identified and represented Venezuelan Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transsexual Community befor themselves and the rest of the world, trying add it to international symbols already existing.
The proponents of this flag describe it as pioneering in Latin American scope and they wish also constitute it a worthy tribute for their community that fights in favor to the principles, rights and duties that correspond to it, without reducing universal symbol that identifies them: rainbow flag.
flagspot.net /flags/ve_gay.html   (290 words)

  
 Venezuela Flag. Buy a Venezuela flag for sale! 3x5' Venezuela flag available to purchase at an inexpensive price.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Purchase Venezuela flags through A to Z Flag company where we have international flags for sale at inexpensive prices.
This flag of Venezuela is perfect for indoor display and occasional outdoor use.
The flag is perfect to hang in school gymnasiums, school classrooms or business offices, use as a parade flag, display at church mission conferences, or attaching to a flag pole.
www.atozflag.com /p-953-venezuela.aspx   (133 words)

  
 Venezuela Flag - Nylon (3' x 5')
This 3' X 5' flag of Venezuela is authentically reproduced with special attention to detail and durability.
Each flag is made with a heavy polyester heading and two brass grommets.
Venezuela Flag - Nylon (5' x 8')
www.njflags.com /veflny3x5.html   (135 words)

  
 Express Flags | Venezuela Country Flag (with Seal), Venezuelan Flags
Authentic seals and designs are always correct in proportion to flag size.
Lightweight outdoor polyester is available in limited sizes as an economical alternative to nylon if extended outdoor use is not required.
We also can customize these flags with fringe and pole pockets for use indoors and in parades.
www.expressflags.com /venezuela_seal.htm   (104 words)

  
 Venezuelan Flag
The Venezuelan flag description is three equal horizontal bands of yellow (top), blue, and red with an arc of seven white five-pointed stars centered in the blue band
The Romans were the first to use a cloth flag - they were square and fastened to cross bars at the end of spears - the idea of fastening a flag to the side of a pole soon followed
A Flag of Venezuelan, when in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem of display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning in private with all due care and respect
www.flags-flags-flags.org.uk /venezuelan-flag.htm   (1546 words)

  
 Venezuela flag sticker to buy, sticker.
Our Venezuela flags stickers are 2.52x3.94 inches (6.4x10 cm), 100% italian stickers.
The Venezuela flag sticker reproduces the original and official flag of Venezuela.
The sticker is printed on vinyl over 200 grams adhesive pvc with a cover of glossy plastic, to provide maximum water and UV protection.
www.flagsonline.it /asp/flag-sticker.asp/flag_venezuela/venezuela.html   (70 words)

  
 American Flags Express | VENEZUELA W/SEAL world Flags, VENEZUELA W/SEAL Decals, Magnetic Flags, VENEZUELA W/SEAL Lapel ...
If you can't find the product that you want, please e-mail or call (262) 783-4800 x21, and let us know what you are looking for.
Flags I Vinyl Flag Decals and Magnetic Flags I Single and Double Lapel Pins
Single lapel pins depict one waving flag whole double lapel pins depict a waving flag along with a waving U.S. Flag.
www.flagsexpress.com /world/034429.htm   (322 words)

  
 Mexico flag, african american flag, brazil flag, cuba flag, argentina flag
We offer a british virgin islands flag and a trinidad flag along with an african american flag and a colombia flag.
Find a mexico flag or a brazil flag among our selection of flags like our argentina flag and our puerto rico flag.
We offer a wide selection of flags representing flags from the Caribbean with flags like a cuba flag, a venezuela flag, a peru flag and even a panama flag among our great selection of quality flags offered at affordable prices.
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