Flag of Argentina
Flag NameFlag of Argentina
Country NameArgentina
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2AR
Date Adopted1812-02-12
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio2:3
Primary Colorslight blue, white, gold
Symbolism DescriptionThe light blue bands are widely interpreted to represent the sky, the Río de la Plata (River Plate), and the Atlantic Ocean. The white band symbolizes peace and purity, and also the silver (argentum) after which Argentina is named. The Sun of May (Sol de Mayo) is an emblem of Inti, the Inca god of the sun, and commemorates the May Revolution of 1810, which marked the beginning of Argentina's independence from Spain. It symbolizes the rising of a new nation.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerManuel Belgrano
Has Coat of Armstrue
Related FlagsFlag of Uruguay, Flag of the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata
Legal DescriptionThe current design with the Sun of May was officially established for all purposes by Law 23.208 in 1985, standardizing its use as the national flag for both official and civilian use.
Description
The national flag of Argentina is a triband, composed of three equally wide horizontal bands: light blue, white, and light blue. In the center of the white band, it features the Sun of May, a golden sun with a human face and 32 rays (16 wavy and 16 straight, alternating).
