Cuba's flag, also known as the Estrella Solitaria (or the Lone Star flag), is a member of the stars and stripes flag family. It features five horizontal stripes that alternate in color: three are turquoise blue, and two are white. On the side closest to the flagpole (the hoist-side), there is a red equilateral triangle. Centered within this red triangle is a white five-pointed star.
Here's a breakdown of the key visual elements:
- Stripes: Five horizontal bands.
- Color Pattern: Blue, White, Blue, White, Blue (starting from the top).
- Number of Stripes: 3 turquoise blue, 2 white.
- Triangle: A red triangle positioned on the left (hoist) side of the flag.
- Shape: Equilateral.
- Color: Red.
- Star: A single star centered within the red triangle.
- Color: White.
- Points: Five-pointed.
This design is distinctly described in sources like Flag of Cuba - Wikipedia.
