Flag of Chile
The flag of Chile has two horizontal bands, white on top and red below. In the upper hoist corner, a blue square the same height as the white band holds a single white five-pointed star. The flag is known as La Estrella Solitaria (the Lone Star) and is sometimes confused with the flag of Texas, which uses the same colors.
Colors
- Red #D82818 · 50%
- White #F8F8F8 · 34%
- Blue #0838A8 · 16%
Proportions: 2:3
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Chile
In the traditional explanation, blue stands for the sky and the Pacific Ocean, white for the snow of the Andes and red for the blood shed in the struggle for independence. The star represents a guide on the path of progress and honor. The design was adopted in 1817, during Chile's war of independence from Spain.
Map of Chile
Chile is a long, narrow country on the western edge of South America, between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast and Argentina to the east.
More flags of South America
Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Chile?
The flag of Chile is red, white, and blue.
What are the proportions of the flag of Chile?
The flag of Chile has a ratio of 2:3 (height to width).
What does the flag of Chile mean?
In the traditional explanation, blue stands for the sky and the Pacific Ocean, white for the snow of the Andes and red for the blood shed in the struggle for independence. The star represents a guide on the path of progress and honor. The design was adopted in 1817, during Chile's war of independence from Spain.
Can I download the flag of Chile?
Yes: this page has the flag of Chile as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (See file history below for details.).
