Flag of Mexico: Colours, Meaning and Facts
Quick facts
- Region
- North America
- Capital
- Mexico City
- Adopted
- 16 Sept 1968
- Layout
- vertical
Colour breakdown
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Meaning & symbolism
Green for hope, white for unity, red for the blood of national heroes.
The eagle-on-cactus scene depicts the Aztec founding legend of Tenochtitlán.
Region & capital
Mexico sits in North America — North America. Its capital is Mexico City.
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Frequently asked
- What are the colours on the flag of Mexico?
- Mexico's flag uses green, white, red. Green for hope, white for unity, red for the blood of national heroes.
- When was the flag of Mexico adopted?
- The current flag was adopted on 16 September 1968.
- What is the capital of Mexico?
- The capital is Mexico City.
- Which flags look similar to Mexico's?
- Commonly confused with IT, IE, HU, BG. See the similar-flags rail below.
