Flag of Ecuador

This national ensign features three horizontal stripes of yellow, blue, and red, with the yellow band being double the width of the others. At the center lies the coat of arms, which displays a condor perched above an oval shield containing a mountain, a river, and a steamship. The shield is supported by four draped flags and framed by branches of laurel and palm.

Yellow symbolizes the fertility of the soil and the wealth of natural resources, while blue represents the Pacific Ocean and the Ecuadorian sky. Red serves as a tribute to the blood of the patriots who died during the struggle for independence. The central coat of arms features Mount Chimborazo to represent the Andean region and a condor to signify the nation's strength and dignity.

The origins of this design trace back to the banner flown by Francisco de Miranda in 1806, which later served as the flag of Gran Colombia. After a period of using various blue and white designs following the 1845 March Revolution, President Gabriel García Moreno reinstated the tricolor via decree on September 26, 1860. The 1900 legislative session further standardized the flag by mandating the inclusion of the coat of arms for official state use.