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Mexico is a former Spanish colony situated in Central America that borders Belize to the south and the United States to the north, with coastlines that run along the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Gulf of Mexico to the east. The Mexican flag, or Bandera de Mexico, is colored with green, white and red sections and has a crest in the center depicting an eagle in a pear tree devouring a serpent. There is a meaning behind each of the flag's colors.
Independence
The Mexican flag was created in 1821 after the country gained independence from Spain. The fiesta of the Mexican flag is celebrated annually on Feb. 24.
Green
The green in the flag represents the movement that led to independence from Spain. Green therefore symbolizes hope.
White
White represents hope and purity of Catholicism, the national religion of Mexico.
Red
Unity is an important factor in Mexican history, and the red section of the flag symbolizes the blood that was shed by Mexico's national heroes during the fight for independence. A number of Spanish fighters took part in Mexico's battle for freedom, so the red bar is also a reminder of their part in the freedom movement.
Crest
The crest or emblem situated in the center of the flag is an interpretation of an Aztec legend. According to the legend, the site of the city to be established by the Aztec people would be marked by a vision of a pear tree holding an eagle attacking a serpent. The legendary pear tree was said to be seen at the site of what is now the main plaza of Mexico City.
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