Symbolism of the Ecuador Flag

Yellow (top, double width)

Gold resources, agriculture (bananas, cacao, coffee, flowers), sun, sovereignty.

Blue (middle)

Sky, Pacific Ocean, rivers; fidelity, loyalty, truth, serenity.

Red (bottom)

Blood shed for independence; valor, courage, love of homeland.

Centered: Coat of Arms (condor, Chimborazo, Guayas River, steamship, zodiac, fasces) – only on state flag; civil flag omits it.