The flag of Panama is divided into four quarters, with the top left and bottom right quarters being white, the top right quarter red, and the bottom left quarter blue. A blue five-pointed star is centered in the top left white quarter, while a red five-pointed star is centered in the bottom right white quarter. The colors and design elements of the flag hold significant meaning, representing the country's political history and its struggle for independence. The white quarters symbolize peace, the blue represents the conservative party, and the red represents the liberal party. The stars signify the purity and the guiding force of the nation.