Editing Flag of Aruba (section)

== Symbolism ==
The flag of [[Aruba]] incorporates four colors and symbols, each carrying significance. The light blue color represents the sea surrounding the island, symbolizing its strong connection to the ocean.

Yellow signifies abundance and solidarity. The horizontal lines symbolize the economic prosperity derived from industries like gold mining and [[Aloe vera|Aloe Vera]] production in the past, as well as the current reliance on tourism. Yellow also represents the vibrant yellow flowers of local flora such as the “Kibrahacha” ([[Tabebuia|Tabebuia billbergii]]), “Palo di Brazil" ([[Haematoxylum brasiletto|Haematoxylon brasiletto]]), “Bonchi di Strena” ([[Parkinsonia aculeata]]), “Curahout” ([[Peltophorum|Peltophorum acutifolium]]), “Tuturutu” ([[Caesalpinia pulcherrima|Yellow Dwarf Poincianas, Caesalpinia pulcherrima]]) and “Wanglo” ([[Tribulus cistoides|Puncture vine Tribulus cistoides]]). 

The horizontal yellow stripes on the flag symbolize Aruba's freedom and distinct status within the [[Kingdom of the Netherlands]], achieved on 1 January 1986.

Additionally, the color white on the flag symbolizes peace and carries symbolic meaning. It represents the island's pristine beaches and signifies the purity of the hearts of the Aruban people, who strive for justice, order, and liberty.

The red star on the flag symbolizes the four points of the compass, symbolizing the diverse origins of the Aruban population, which attracts people from around the world. It also represents Aruba itself, surrounded by the blue sea and the historic "Palo di Brazil" industry. Red symbolizes love and pays tribute to the indigenous Arubans who lost their lives during the confrontation with the French at [[Frenchman's Pass|Frenchman's pass]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aruba Flag - Meaning, History & Facts About the Flag of Aruba |url=https://www.aruba.com/us/our-island/history-and-culture/aruba-flag |access-date=2023-05-19 |website=www.aruba.com |language=en-us}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Overheid |first=Aruba |date=2019-04-15 |title=Simbolo nacional |url=https://www.gobierno.aw/informacion-tocante-servicio/cultura-deporte-y-tempo-liber-sub-topics_47819/item/simbolo-nacional_41785.html |access-date=2023-05-19 |website=www.gobierno.aw |language=nl-NL |archive-date=15 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415180407/https://www.gobierno.aw/informacion-tocante-servicio/cultura-deporte-y-tempo-liber-sub-topics_47819/item/simbolo-nacional_41785.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>