Flag of Chile

What does the flag of Chile mean?

The star is a guide to progress and honour. The blue square in the canton represents the sky and the Pacific Ocean, the white stripe is for the snow-covered Andes, and the red stripe is for the blood spilled to achieve independence.

Colours and what they stand for

• Red

  The blood of patriots who fought for independence.

• White

  The snow of the Andes Mountains.

• Blue

  The sky and the Pacific Ocean.

History

Adopted in 1817, the flag is known as La Estrella Solitaria (The Lone Star).

Flags often confused with Chile

• United States
• Cuba

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