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The official symbolism of the Puerto Rican flag is as follows:

The white star stands for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

The three sides of the Blue triangle represent the three branches of the government (executive, legislative and judicial).

The three red stripes symbolize the blood of the patriots make make the government possible

The two white stripes symbolize the rights of man and freedom of the individual, and a reminder of the need for vigilance of a democratic government is to be preserved.

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The Puerto Rican flag consists of 3 red stripes that symbolize the blood that feeds the government and 2 white stripes symbolize the privileges of the man and sovereignty of an individual. The white star stands for the Commonwealth Puerto Rico and the three sides of the triangle signify the branches of the Republican government.

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Red Stripes - The blood from the brave warriors.

White Stripes - Victory and peace after obtaining indepence.

Blue Triangle - Our sky and coastal waters.

White Lone Star - Our beautiful Island.

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It represents liberty, fraternity and equality.

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Red represents the blood, white represents the individual liberty and rights, and the blue triangle represents the 3 branches of republican government.

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Blue, red and white.

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