The flag of Argentina consists of three horizontal stripes: light blue (celeste) at the top and bottom, with a white stripe in the middle. In the center of the white stripe is a golden yellow sun with a face, known as the “Sun of May” (Sol de Mayo).
The blue and white colors are said to represent the sky and clouds, symbolizing freedom and independence. The Sun of May, with its 32 alternating straight and wavy rays, is a national emblem that represents the emergence of Argentina as a nation and its fight for independence from Spanish rule. The sun is associated with the May Revolution of 1810, which led to Argentina’s independence.
The current design of the flag, with the Sun of May, was officially adopted in 1818 and reflects the country’s pride, history, and aspirations for freedom and self-determination.
