Flag of Chile: Colours, Meaning and Facts
Quick facts
- Region
- South America
- Capital
- Santiago
- Adopted
- 18 Oct 1817
- Layout
- canton
Colour breakdown
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Meaning & symbolism
White is the snowy Andes, blue is the sky, red is the blood of independence fighters.
Locally called "La Estrella Solitaria" — the Lone Star.
Region & capital
Chile sits in South America — South America. Its capital is Santiago.
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Frequently asked
- What are the colours on the flag of Chile?
- Chile's flag uses blue, white, red. White is the snowy Andes, blue is the sky, red is the blood of independence fighters.
- When was the flag of Chile adopted?
- The current flag was adopted on 18 October 1817.
- What is the capital of Chile?
- The capital is Santiago.
- Which flags look similar to Chile's?
- Commonly confused with TX, CU, PR, US. See the similar-flags rail below.
