Flag of Gran Colombia

Flag of Gran Colombia
The Third Flag of Gran Colombia
UseNational flag and state ensign 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 congruent with obverse side
Proportion2:3
Adopted1821
Relinquished1830
DesignA horizontal tricolour of yellow, blue and red with the Emblem of Gran Colombia in the center of the flag with an olive branch surrounding the emblem.
Designed byFrancisco de Miranda

The flag of Gran Colombia was based on Francisco de Miranda's Venezuelan tricolour which served as the national flag of the First Republic of Venezuela, It was served as the basis for the current flags of Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela, which emerged as independent nations at the breakup of Gran Colombia in 1831.