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Flag of Mexico
The flag of Mexico is a rectangular flag with three vertical stripes of green, white and red. In the center of the white stripe, Mexico's coat of arms is featured. This flag was adopted in 1965 although a version of it has been used since the 1820's. Questions about the flag of Mexico can be directed here.
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i just wanted to know how big the Mexican flag was and if it was one of the biggest flags in the world?
What dates did the Mexico flag fly over Texas?
The symbol at the centre of the flag is inspired by a legend. The legend dates to 1327 when the Aztec's god said to build their city where they found an eagle eating a serpent sitting on a prickly pear cactus. The city now is Mexico City. The city was called Tenochtitlan. The eagle eating the serpent was a symbol of a religious belief of triumph. Green represents independence from Spain, White for the purity of the catholic faith, red for the union of Europe and America. In the 1800's President Juarez changed the meaning of the colours. Green meaning hope, White for unity, Red to represent the blood of the country's heroes.
Can the Mexico flag fly at the same level as the American flag?
Unless you want to provoke an international incident, YES; as a sign of respect, both flags should fly at the same level; no flag should fly aobve each other.
Why was the Mexican flag created?
At the end of the Mexican War of Independence, the Army of the Three Guarantees (Ejercito Trigarante or Ejercito de las Tres Garantias) was the name given to the army after the unification of the Spanish troops led by Agustin de Iturbide and the Mexican insurgent troops of Vicente Guerrero, consolidating Mexico's independence from Spain.
At first, the meaning colors of the Army of the Three Guarantees was:
- Green: was a sign of independence from Spain.
- White: Religion, faith or belief, the Roman Catholic faith.
- Red: Union among Americans and Europeans
However the meaning of these colors have varied considerably with the passage of time. The last accepted, modern definitions are:
- Green: Hope in the future.
- White: Unity among the Mexican people.
- Red: The blood of the Mexican heroes.
As for the Mexican coat of arms:
Before 1325 AD, the Aztec or Mexica (as they knew themselves) people were a nomadic tribe that wandered throughout the land, looking for a place to settle and build their capital. Their state religion awaited the fulfillment of an ancient prophecy: that the wandering tribe would find the destined site for a great city whose location would be signaled by an eagle eating a snake while perched atop a cactus.
The Aztecs saw this vision on what was then a small swampy island in the middle of lake Texcoco, after which they founded their capital city, on March 13, 1325. Not deterred by the unfavorable terrain, they set about building their city, using the chinampa system (misnamed as "floating gardens") for agriculture and to dry and expand the island. That city was Tenochtitlan, now Mexico City.
The prophesy and subsequent vision is now immortalized in Mexico's coat of arms and on the Mexican flag.
Is the Mexico flag folded the same way as the US flag?
No. The Mexican flag is folded lengthwise, in halves, until it reaches the width of a person's shoulders, and from there in four parts, extending the right arm of those who bend it to its maximum extent.
How do they salute the Mexican flag?
Much the same way the United States flag is saluted:
- Those in uniform give the appropriate formal salute.
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute.
- Citizens not in uniform salute by placing their right hand over the heart and men with head cover should remove it and hold it to left shoulder, hand over the heart.
- Members of uniformed organizations in formation salute upon command of the person in charge.
Does an eagle replace his beak?
no No. Once they have a beak, it is never lost or replaced. The beak eagles have when they are hatched is the same one they have when they get old. If an eagle's beak is damaged or broken, it can't eat food and will die.
How big is the Mexican flag eagle?
In real life? It has a typical wingspan of 1.8 to 2.34 m (5.9 to 7.7 ft) and weights between 4.05 kg (8.9 lb) and 6.35 kg (14.0 lb).
the eagle's beak is for, like ll birds, eating. the eagle's beak with the point on the end is especially used for tearing the meat off the prey( rodents, fish,) to eat.
Why is it ok to fly the Mexico flag in Texas?
Only for historical representation purposes, as Texas was a province of Mexico from 1821 until 1836.
What does the seal on the Mexican flag mean?
Golden Eagle: represents the sun god Huitzilopitchli. Important because the Mexicans referred to themselves as the 'people of the sun'
Cactus: Island of Tenochtitlan
Snake: to Mexicans represented wisdom. There was an incorrect translation of the original text telling the story so the snake is represented as evil.
Eagle= all that is good Snake= all that is evil
To Europeans this represents the struggle between good and evil in society
When was the Mexican flag adopted and what is the story behind the eagle and the serpent?
They say that their god lead them there.
Why is the eagle eating a snake while standing on a cactus in the national symbol of Mexico?
Because the original people at Mexico were Aztecs and they believed that if you saw an eagle eating a snake on a cactus that is were you were meant to live the Aztecs spend alot of time searching and than found it on an island which is now Mexico city
What does the African flag look like?
Africa is a continent, not a country, and therefor does not have any one flag.
What does the flag with a gold harp and green background stand for?
this is the flag of the province of Leinster.
if there is a crown above the harp it is the flag of the Kingdom of Ireland before 1801.
Yes. You can find some examples looking at 'north American union flag'.
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What does the bird on the mexican flag symbolize?
There's a story about that.
The Aztecs (or "Mexicas", in the Aztec language) came from the North of what is Mexico, they were nomadic, and when trying to find which place to settle in, the God of War Huitzilopochtli appeared to them in a dream/vision and told them to settle in a place where they would find an eagle eating a snake on top of a nopal (similar to a cactus).
They travelled and travelled looking for this sign. Eventually, they found it in what would now become Mexico City. That symbol was then later put in the flag.
What does the Eagle in the Mexican Flag Stand for?
the eagle in the mexican flag stands for bravery and their independent
What does the symbol on the Mexican flag mean?
An eagle holding a snake in its beak perched on a cactus plant was the symbol, based on legend, that the Aztecs looked for when finding the location to build their "sacred" city. They apparently found this site one day and built Tenochtitlan. This city was conquered and eventually destroyed by Hernan Cortez, a Spanish explorer/conqueror. The city was rebuilt and is now called Mexico City.
Interesting fact. At the time it was destroyed, Tenochtitlan was one of the largest cities in the world. Modern day Mexico City is once again one of the largest cities in the world.
Yes. This happened on Montebello's High School to protest immigration reforms on April, 2006. The student was disciplined.
What is the Aztec legend of the Mexican flag?
The legend says that the Aztecs were a tribe that came from the northern part of Mexico (Aztlan). One of their gods (Huitzilopochtli) told them that they should build a city in the place where they found an eagle eating a snake, on top of a cactus. The Aztecs found this sign in the Lake of Texcoco. Therefore, they built their city on the top of the lake. Nowadays, Mexico City.
This symbolism is kept in the flag.
