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For the Venezuelan municipality, see Guajira Municipality.

The flag  of La Guajira Department is official since September 29, 1966.

Description[]

It consists of two horizontal stripes, green on top and white at the bottom.

Symbolism[]

Green: symbolizes the hope of farmers, "in planting and raising their crops".

White: symbolizes the purity of the indigenous population, "known to be peaceful and noble"; and at the same time it represents some of the most important natural resources of the department: sea salt and pearls.

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