There are varied opinions of the adoption of the Flag of Columbia. It was unofficially adopted as the flag in 1826, alongside the Declaration of Columbian Independence. The country however, was not recognized until 1827. The flag was officially adopted by Columbia in 1829, alongside the implementation of the Constitution. The flag was also regularly used throughout the Columbian War of Independence, designed personally by the general, who later became the first king of Columbia. As a result of this, it is often referred to as "The General's Flag". The flag consists of three rivers, representing the Columbia River. In the lower right corner, it contains a sun.