Argentina’s national flag consists of three equal horizontal bands, light blue, white and light blue, with a golden Sun of May in the centre of the white band on the official national version.
What does the Argentine flag look like?
The flag uses two light-blue horizontal bands separated by a white band. The central golden sun has 32 alternating straight and wavy rays and reproduces the sun used on Argentina’s first national coinage.
Who created the Argentine flag?
General Manuel Belgrano created the flag and first raised it on February 27, 1812, near the Paraná River in what is now Rosario. The colors came from the light-blue-and-white national cockade used by independence forces.
History of the flag
The Congress of Tucumán formally recognised the light-blue-and-white flag on July 20, 1816, shortly after the declaration of independence. In 1818 the Sun of May was added to the central white band for official use. Later legislation standardised the design and confirmed broad use of the official flag by public bodies and private citizens.
Argentina flag facts
- Creator: Manuel Belgrano
- First raised: February 27, 1812
- Official recognition: July 20, 1816
- Sun added: 1818
- Flag Day: June 20
Source
Primary reference: Government of Argentina — Bandera Nacional.
