Vexillological Telemetry
Target Flag
Venezuela
Stripe Ratio (Y:B:R)
1:1:1 (33.3% / 33.3% / 33.3%)
Star Count & Arc
8 Stars (120° Arc)
Emblem / Arms
Civil (None)
Aspect Ratio
2:3 Standard
Vexillological Distinction
Venezuela is unique among Miranda tricolors for having three equal 1:1:1 bands and an arc of white stars centered in the blue stripe.
Miranda Tricolor Differential Comparator
Side-by-side mathematical diff🇻🇪 Venezuela
| Stripe Proportions | 1:1:1 Equal (33.3% each) |
|---|---|
| Yellow Band | 1/3 height (33.3%) |
| Stars | 8 Stars Arc in Blue band |
| Coat of Arms | Civil: None (State: Upper Hoist) |
🇨🇴 Colombia / 🇪🇨 Ecuador
| Stripe Proportions | 2:1:1 Top-Heavy (50% Y, 25% B, 25% R) |
|---|---|
| Yellow Band | 1/2 height (50.0%) |
| Stars | None |
| Coat of Arms | Colombia: None / Ecuador: Condor Crest Center |
The "Which Flag is Venezuela?" Rule of Thumb
If the yellow stripe takes up half the flag, it is Colombia (plain) or Ecuador (condor coat of arms). If the yellow, blue, and red stripes are all equal height with an arc of stars, it is Venezuela.
Vexillology Diagnostic Challenge
Answer the original question: Spot the genuine Flag of Venezuela and explain why.
Question: Which flag is the official flag of Venezuela?
Option A
(2:1:1, 0 stars)
Option B
(1:1:1, 8 stars arc)