Flag of Argentina
Flag NameFlag of Argentina
Country NameArgentina
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2AR
Date Adopted1818-02-25
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio9:14
Primary Colorslight blue, white, gold, brown
Symbolism DescriptionThe light blue and white colors are said to represent the sky, the clouds, and the snow of the Andes mountains. They are also associated with the House of Bourbon, which was ruling Spain at the time of Argentina's independence movement. The Sun of May, centered on the white band, symbolizes Inti, the Inca sun god, and commemorates the May Revolution of 1810, which marked the beginning of Argentina's independence from Spain.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerManuel Belgrano
Related FlagsFlag of Uruguay
Legal DescriptionThree horizontal bands of equal width, light blue, white, and light blue, with a golden 'Sun of May' in the center of the white band.
Description
The national flag of Argentina is a triband, composed of three equally wide horizontal bands alternating light blue, white, and light blue. In the center of the white band, there is a golden sun, known as the Sun of May.
