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The flag of Puerto Rico consists of five equal horizontal bands of red (top and bottom) alternating with white; a blue isosceles triangle based on the hoist side bears a large, white, five-pointed star in the center. In 1952, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico adopted the 1892 flag design however, the color of the triangle was changed to the same dark blue of the flag of the United States. In 1995, the government of Puerto Rico issued a regulation in regard to the use of the Puerto Rican flag titled: "Reglamento sobre el Uso en Puerto Rico de la Bandera del Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico" in which the government specifies the colors to be used but, does not specify any official color tones or shades. From 1492 to 1952, The only flags permitted to be flown in Puerto Rico were the Spanish flag (1492 - 1898) and the flag of the United States (1898 - 1952). The Puerto Rican flag, which was unveiled in New York City in 1892, of the Puerto Rican Revolutionary was outlawed until 1952 when the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico adopted it as its official standard. There are other types of flags used and flown in Puerto Rico. Each of the 78 municipalities of Puerto Rico have adopted a flag which represents the region and its people. Plus, most of the political parties in Puerto Rico have their own flag, which are usually displayed in public during rallies, meetings, or parades in show of political strength and unity. (more...)