Five horizontal bands of blue, white, red (double width), white and blue, with the national coat of arms offset toward the hoist on the red band (state flag) or plain (civil flag). Blue for the sky, intellectual opportunities and Costa Rica's natural beauty; white for peace, wisdom and happiness; red for the blood of patriots, the warmth of the people and life itself. Adopted on November 27, 1906. Inspired by the French tricolour to express ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity. Practise the Costa Rica flag in the Flagzio Americas flag quiz across all eight game modes.