National Flag of the Republic of Cuba, also known as the "Lone-star Banner". Designed by Narciso Lopez The equilateral triangle symbolizes equility. The colour red stands for the blood shed by the patriots during the Wars of Independence. The three blue bars symbolize the departmental divisions of the country during the Colonial period (Occidental, Central and Oriental). The white bars symbolize purity. The lone star represents the sovereignity of Cuba as a free and independent nation. This flag was flown for the first time in the city of Cardenas on May 19, 1850.

First and Second Coat-of-Arms.

Provincial Coat-of-Arms

National Coat-of-Arms

The National Anthem was born in the city of Bayamo during the Wars of Independence. It's author is Pedro Figueredo

National Anthem "Al combate corred, bayameses Que la Patria os contempla orgullosa No temais una muerte gloriosa Que morir por la Patria, es vivir. En cadenas vivir es vivir En afrenta y oprobio sumidos, Del clarin escuchad el sonido A las armas, valientes, corred!"

Other National Symbols:

The Trogon (Priotelus temnurus), displays the same colours of the National Flag. This species is endemic to the island.

La Mariposa (Hedychium coronarium), originally from Viet-Nam, is Cuba's national flower and fifth symbol.

Carlos Manuel de Cespedes' Flag. It was first flown in Bayamo during the Cry of Yara, giving birth to the Wars of Independence.

The Royal Palm tree is Cuba's third national symbol. This beautiful tree is vastly abundant throughout the island's landscape.