Flags of South America
South American flags share a family resemblance thanks to Simón Bolívar's yellow-blue-red palette and the recurring 'Sun of May' motif. But each country tells its own story.
Quick answer
The 12 South American national flags include Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela.
Flags in this guide
Argentina
Bolivia
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Ecuador
Guyana
Paraguay
Peru
Suriname
Uruguay
Venezuela
Bolivarian tricolours
Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela share Bolívar's yellow-blue-red flag with only minor variations — a legacy of Gran Colombia. Argentina and Uruguay share the Sun of May.
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Frequently asked questions
Why do Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela have similar flags?
They were all part of Gran Colombia, the short-lived republic founded by Simón Bolívar.
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