Flag of Argentina
South America · AR · Vector source, 4:3 aspect ratio
- RegionSouth America
- ISO codeAR
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Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Argentina |
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| Country | Argentina |
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| Official Name | Argentine Republic |
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| Capital | Buenos Aires |
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| Continent | Americas |
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| Region | South America |
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| ISO Code | AR / ARG |
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| Internet Domain | .ar |
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| Calling Code | +54 |
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| Currency | Argentine peso (ARS) |
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| Official Language(s) | Guaraní, Spanish |
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| Demonym | Argentine |
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| Area | 2,780,400 km² |
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| Population | 44,494,502 (approx.) |
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| Coastline | Has a sea coast |
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| United Nations Member | Yes |
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Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of Argentina |
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| Current Version Adopted | 25 February 1861 |
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| Design First Used | 27 February 1812 |
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| Flag Proportion | 5:8 |
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| Flag Shape | Rectangular |
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| Number of Colours | 3 |
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| Main Colours | Light Blue, White, Yellow |
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| Designer | Manuel Belgrano; sun added in 1818 |
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| Design Type | Horizontal triband with the Sun of May |
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| Nickname | La Celeste y Blanca |
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| Official Status | Official national flag |
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| Governing Authority | Government of Argentina |
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Flag Colour Information
| Colour | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK | Pantone |
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| Light Blue | | #75AADB | 117, 170, 219 | 47, 22, 0, 14 | No official Pantone reference |
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| White | | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 0, 0, 0, 0 | No official Pantone reference |
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| Yellow | | #FCBF49 | 252, 191, 73 | 0, 24, 71, 1 | No official Pantone reference |
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Flag Design and Symbolism
| Sun of May | A golden sun with thirty-two rays, alternately straight and wavy, recalling the sun that broke through the clouds during the May Revolution of 1810 |
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| Light Blue | Stands for the sky and the Río de la Plata. |
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| White | Stands for the snows of the Andes and purity. |
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| Yellow | Stands for the Sun of May at the centre. |
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Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
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| 27 February 1812 | Belgrano raises the light blue and white flag at Rosario |
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| 25 February 1818 | The Sun of May is added to the official flag |
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| 1861 | The present design is confirmed after national reunification |
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| Present | The flag remains in official use |
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Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio (height : width) | 5:8 |
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| Hoist (height) | 5 units |
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| Fly (width) | 8 units |
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| Layout | Horizontal triband with the Sun of May |
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| Band / Stripe Construction | Three equal horizontal bands |
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| Construction Sheet Available | Yes |
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| Governing Specification | Decree 1650/2010 fixing the official design |
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How the Flag of Argentina Is Used
| Setting | Flown | Notes |
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| Government buildings | Yes | Flown on official premises |
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| Schools and public institutions | Yes | Common in daily and ceremonial use |
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| Private and civil use | Yes | May be flown by members of the public |
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| Public holidays and commemorations | Yes | Displayed on national days of remembrance |
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| Armed forces | Yes | Carried by the military as a war flag or colour |
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| Naval ensign | Yes | Flown by naval and merchant vessels |
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| Embassies and consulates | Yes | Flown at diplomatic missions abroad |
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| International sport | Yes | Used at the Olympic Games and world championships |
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| United Nations building | Yes | Flown in the row of member states |
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Other Official Flags of Argentina
| Flag Type | Purpose | In Use |
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| National flag | The primary flag shown on this page | Yes |
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| Civil flag | Flown by private citizens and organisations | Yes |
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| War flag | Carried by the armed forces on land | Yes |
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| Naval ensign | Flown at sea by naval and merchant vessels | Yes |
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| Air force ensign | Used by the air force | Yes |
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| Presidential standard | Marks the presence of the head of state | Yes |
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| Royal standard | Marks the presence of the monarch | No |
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| Historical flags | Earlier designs no longer in official use | Yes |
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Quick Facts About the Flag
| Years in Use (current design) | 165 years |
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| Adoption Date | 25 February 1861 |
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| Earliest Recorded Use | 27 February 1812 |
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| Designer | Manuel Belgrano; sun added in 1818 |
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| Nickname | La Celeste y Blanca |
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| Dominant Colour | Light Blue |
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| Flags It Resembles | Uruguay, El Salvador and Nicaragua also carry a sun of May |
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| Notable Feature | Horizontal triband with the Sun of May |
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