Monagas

The flag of .
Consists in a Sky Blue field with three horizontal stripes: blue (superior), green (center) and black (inferior) oriented to the lower edge whose latitude is approximately equivalent to a twelfth part of the wide of the field, separated between it by means of spaces equivalent to the twentieth fourth part of the latitude of the field. From the green stripe is arise a yellow sun with seven rays and the silhouette of the Monument dedicated to Juana Ramirez, Heroin of the Venezuelan War of Independence that was born in the region and that was called  "La Avanzadora" (something like "The Advancer") . Complements the design a constellation of thirteen white stars that surround the silhouette and Monagas State Coat of Arms  in the canton. At the moment we are investigating the meaning assigned to the colors and other constituent elements of its Vexilography. the author is:  Julio Cesar Adrián Martinez.
== Symbolism ==
Sky blue represents sky, blue represents water, green represents forests, and black represents oil.
The 13 white stars represents the 13 Municipalities and the big star in the center identifies the Capital Municipality, Maturin.
== Nickname ==
* The Advancer
** La Avanzadora
Category:Venezuela