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South America

Argentina

Ratio: 1:2 Adopted: February 12, 1812 Usage: National and Civil

Blue and
white were
formed
into a flag The sun was
by Manuel added in 1818
Belgrano, the to create a flag
leader of the for state use
revolution

Light blue and white are from the cockades used
by revolutionaries in 1812

South America
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"OLIVIA "RAZRAZ Argentina achieved its independence from Spain
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!2 2 2'%.4).! in 1816. Liberation demonstrations began in Buenos
Aires on May 25, 1810.
At his encampment at Rosario in THE SUN FLAG
1812, the revolutionary commander, In 1818, the sun emblem was added
Manuel Belgrano needed a flag. He to the national flag forming the state
devised one, using the sky-blue and flag flown on government buildings
white colors of the cockades worn by and military bases. It is also the
supporters of independence. This flag Argentine naval ensign. The sun is
was used in battle and. although based on coins issued in Buenos Aires
initially rejected by the provisional in 1813. The tradition of the “Sun of
government, it later became the May,” breaking through white clouds
national flag. in a blue sky has no historical basis.
ARMS OF ARGENTINA
The sun symbolizes
the dawn of a new era
and a new nation
The Cap of Liberty

Sky-blue and white
A wreath of laurel
are the national colors

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