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Question by  cocoabear (9)

What is the meaning of flag of Mexico?

I'm interested in the significance of the colors and design.

 
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Answer by  SpaceMunkee (245)

The flag of Mexico has an Eagle eating a snake on cactus. This is from an Aztec legend that said it was the sign that showed the Aztecs where to build their capital (Present day Mexico city). I do not know the significance of the colors.

 
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Answer by  Thomas75 (11)

Green, white and red are the colors of the Mexican Liberation Army which successfully fought the Spanish in a war for independence after which the flag was adopted.

 
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