<P> The blue color stands for the sky, opportunities, idealism and perseverance . The white color stands for peace, wisdom and happiness . The red color stands for the blood spilt by martyrs in defense of the country, as well as the warmth and generosity of the people . The stripes are in the ratio 1: 1: 2: 1: 1 . </P> <P> The coat of arms of Costa Rica was also revised in 1848 and placed in the center of the flag . In 1906, when the coat of arms was modified, the update was placed in a white disk on the flag's red stripe, and later on an oval, set toward the hoist . </P> <P> The coat of arms depicts the isthmus between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, with 3 volcanoes . The 7 stars stand for the 7 provinces of Costa Rica . The Spanish name of the country is scrolled on a white banner, Republica de Costa Rica (Republic of Costa Rica), and the Central American union is recognized in the blue upper scroll, America Central, recalling the former United Provinces of Central America . </P> <P> The flag of Costa Rica is similar to the flag of Thailand, which was adopted 11 years later in 1917 . It also resembles the flag of North Korea which was adopted almost 42 years later in 1948 . </P>

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