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    Flag of Argentina

    Flag of Argentina
    Three horizontal stripes of light blue, white, and light blue, with a golden Sun of May in the centre.
    Country
    Argentina
    Capital
    Buenos Aires
    Continent
    The Americas
    Adopted
    1812
    Colours
    Light Blue, White

    What does the flag of Argentina mean?

    The flag's colours are said to represent the sky, clouds and the sun. The 'Sun of May' is a national emblem that represents the Inca sun god, Inti.

    Colours and what they stand for

    • Light Blue

      Represents the clear skies and the waters of the Rio de la Plata.

    • White

      Represents the snow of the Andes and the desire for peace.

    History

    Adopted in 1812. The Sun of May was added in 1818. The flag was created by Manuel Belgrano during the Argentine War of Independence.

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