Argentina flag: Learn about the Argentine flag

Learn about the Argentine flag , its design, origin, and significance. Find out the history of the Sun of May, the national anthem, the coat of arms, and the currency of Argentina . The flag of Argentina consists of three horizontal bands of equal width, with the top and bottom bands being light blue, and the middle band white. In the center of the white band, there is a golden sun with a face known as the 'Sun of May'. The flag's colors are symbolic, representing the sky and clouds, and the sun symbolizes the appearance of the sun through cloudy skies during the May Revolution of 1810. Learn about the design, colors, and symbols of the Argentine flag , created by Manuel Belgrano during the War of Independence. Find out the meaning of the Sun of May, the light blue stripes, and the white band, and how to use the flag emoji. The national flag of the Argentine Republic, often referred to as the Argentine flag (Spanish: bandera argentina ), is a triband, composed of three equally wide horizontal bands coloured baby blue and white. There are multiple interpretations on the reasons for those colors. The flag was created by Manuel Belgrano, in line with the creation of the Cockade of Argentina , and was first raised at the city of Rosario on February 27, 1812, during the Argentine War of Independence. The National Flag ...