Flag of Argentina: Colours, Meaning and Facts

Quick facts
- Region
- South America
- Capital
- Buenos Aires
- Adopted
- 25 Feb 1818
- Layout
- horizontal
Colour breakdown
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Meaning & symbolism
Light blue and white were the ribbons worn by patriots during the May Revolution. The sun represents the Incan sun god Inti.
The Sun of May in the centre commemorates a cloud-parting on 25 May 1810 during the independence protests.
Region & capital
Argentina sits in South America — South America. Its capital is Buenos Aires.
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Frequently asked
- What are the colours on the flag of Argentina?
- Argentina's flag uses blue, white, yellow. Light blue and white were the ribbons worn by patriots during the May Revolution. The sun represents the Incan sun god Inti.
- When was the flag of Argentina adopted?
- The current flag was adopted on 25 February 1818.
- What is the capital of Argentina?
- The capital is Buenos Aires.
- Which flags look similar to Argentina's?
- No frequently confused flags noted.