Flag of Argentina
The flag of Argentina has three equal horizontal bands: light blue, white and light blue. In the center of the white band is the Sun of May, a golden sun with a human face surrounded by 32 rays that alternate between straight and wavy. The sun appears on the official flag, while a plain version without it is also widely flown.
Colors
- Light blue #78A8D8 · 67%
- White #F8F8F8 · 30%
Proportions: 5:8
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Argentina
Manuel Belgrano created the blue and white flag in 1812 during the struggle for independence from Spain. The colors are often said to represent the sky and clouds, and are also linked to the Spanish royal house and to the Virgin Mary. The Sun of May, added in 1818, recalls the Inca sun god Inti and the May Revolution of 1810.
Map of Argentina
Argentina is a large country in southern South America, stretching from the tropics to the tip of the continent. It borders Chile to the west, Bolivia and Paraguay to the north, Brazil and Uruguay to the northeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Argentina?
The flag of Argentina is light blue and white.
What are the proportions of the flag of Argentina?
The flag of Argentina has a ratio of 5:8 (height to width).
What does the flag of Argentina mean?
Manuel Belgrano created the blue and white flag in 1812 during the struggle for independence from Spain. The colors are often said to represent the sky and clouds, and are also linked to the Spanish royal house and to the Virgin Mary. The Sun of May, added in 1818, recalls the Inca sun god Inti and the May Revolution of 1810.
Can I download the flag of Argentina?
Yes: this page has the flag of Argentina as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (Manuel Belgrano).
