The Flag of Argentina: History and Meaning

Marvin Elmac |

The flag of Argentina is made up of three horizontal bands of equal width, blue at the top, white in the middle and red at the bottom. On the white band, there is a sun of May surmounted by two stars.

Blue represents sky and water, white symbolizes peace and innocence, and red represents the struggle for independence and social justice. May's Sun, which is also called the Sun of Freedom, represents revolution and the light that illuminates the path to freedom. The two stars represent the Province of Buenos Aires and the Province of Córdoba, which played a key role in the struggle for independence.

The current flag was adopted on February 20, 1818. Since then it has undergone several minor modifications, but its fundamental design has remained unchanged.

The Argentina flag is a strong symbol for Argentines and it is widely used in national events and celebrations. It is a symbol of national pride and the heritage of Argentina.

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