Flag of Uruguay - Design, Colors, Meaning, Symbolism

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The flag of Uruguay features white and blue horizontal stripes with the Sun of May in the canton.The stripes represent liberty, while the sun symbolizes independence and freedom.

The National Flag of Uruguay

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Uruguay Flag Facts

CountryUruguay
CapitalMontevideo
CurrencyUruguayan Peso (UYU)
Official LanguageSpanish
ISO Country CodeURY
Adopted On11 July 1830
Design ByInspired by the Argentine flag (no single designer)
National Day25 August (Independence Day)
National AnthemOrientales, la Patria o la Tumba
Flag Ratio2:3
ColorsWhite, Blue, Gold (Sun of May)
DesignWhite field with nine horizontal blue stripes and the Sun of May in the upper hoist canton
Center SymbolSun of May
Meaning of Blue StripesThe original nine departments of Uruguay
Meaning of WhitePeace and honesty
Symbolism of Sun of MayFreedom, independence, and the May Revolution
Historical InfluenceInspired by the Argentine flag and early independence movements
Unique FeatureOne of the few national flags featuring the Sun of May symbol
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