The currency in Portugal is the euro, which makes it a very worry-free destination for many other Europeans to visit when it comes to money matters (it is the currency of 13 European countries, used by 315 million people).
What do the colors of the flag mean? What do the colors of the flag mean? According to custom and tradition, white signifies purity and innocence; red, hardiness and valor; and blue signifies vigilance, perseverance, and justice. Ask the Flag Expert a Question. View more flag questions.
Red represents the blood shed by the Patriots who fought for independence. The colors of the US flag were taken from the colors of the British flag. At the time the flag was designed, the red did not mean anything in particular. Officially the red in the flag does not stand for anything. Since the creation of the flag many have suggested that the red could stand for different things such as the blood shed to bring about independence or courage, but these are meanings suggested after the fact and never officially attached to it.