Flag of Argentina (GIF)

The waving flag of Argentina (Animated GIF)

The national flag of Argentina (Spanish: La bandera de la Argentina), known as "Flag of the Sun," consists of three horizontal stripes of light blue and white. The flag's design was inspired by the sky on May 25, 1810, when the May Revolution, a key event in Argentina's fight for independence from Spain, began. The light blue stripes symbolize the sky and the ocean, highlighting Argentina's geographical and maritime significance. The white stripe represents purity and peace. In the center of the white stripe, there's a golden sun with a face, known as the Sun of May, which is a reference to the Inca sun god Inti. It represents Argentina's desire for freedom and independence and has historical ties to the May Revolution. Overall, the flag of Argentina is a powerful symbol of the country's struggle for independence, its natural beauty, and its hope for a bright future.

Proportion:	5:8
Adopted:	February 27, 1812 (original), 1861 (current version)
Designed by:	Manuel Belgrano
Flag image:	Animated GIF (25 frames looped)
Flag emoji code:	🇦🇷

The coat of arms of Argentina on a waving white flag

The coat of arms of Argentina is a complex and rich emblem featuring various elements. At its center is an oval-shaped shield, which is divided into sky-blue and white. Surrounding the shield, there are two laurel branches, symbolizing victory and peace. On the shield, there's a red Phrygian cap and pike, a symbol of freedom, and two shaking hands, symbolizing unity and fraternity. The coat of arms is a powerful representation of Argentina's history, values, and aspirations for freedom, peace, and unity.

The Argentina flag is waving on a flagpole rising from the globe.

Argentina, which is officially the Republic of Argentina, is a federal republic located in the south of South America. Its capital is Buenos Aires, and its population is about 45.81 million (2021). According to its land borders, it borders with Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

The waving flag of Argentina with its coat of arms (unofficial)

The waving vertical flag of Argentina (Animated GIF)

COUNTRY PROFILE
Capital and largest city:	Buenos Aires
Other major cities:	Córdoba, Rosario, Mendoza
Official language:	Spanish
Region:	South America
Ethnic groups:	96.7% White/Mestizo (62.5% Italian), 2.4% Amerindian, 0.5% Asian, 0.4% African
Religions:	92% Roman Catholicism, 2% Non-Religious, 2% Protestant, 2% Jewish, 2% Other
Nationality name:	Argentinian
Area:	2,780,400 km² (1,073,500 sq mi)
Population:	45.81 million (2021)
Currency:	Peso
Country codes:	AR, ARG (ISO 3166)
Internet Top-Level Domain:	.ar
Calling code:	+54