Flag of Argentina facts for kids
The national flag of Argentina was created in 1812 by Manuel Belgrano. It is a very important symbol for the country.
What the Flag Looks Like
The Argentine flag has three horizontal stripes. The top and bottom stripes are a bright light blue, like the sky. The middle stripe is white. In the very center of the white stripe, there is a yellow sun. This sun is known as the "Sun of May."
Who Created the Flag?
The flag was designed by Manuel Belgrano, a famous Argentine general and one of the country's most important heroes. He created the flag during the Argentine War of Independence in 1812. Belgrano wanted the soldiers fighting for Argentina's freedom to have their own special symbol to rally around. The flag was first raised in the city of Rosario.
Images for kids
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Manuel Belgrano holding the flag.
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The priest Juan Ignacio Gorriti blessing the flag.
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The Argentine flag flying for the first time over a coastal battery on the shores of the Paraná, 27 February 1812
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The flag at Plaza de Mayo, in front of the Casa Rosada.
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Flag in Buenos Aires.
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Flag in Puerto Madryn.
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See also
In Spanish: Bandera de la Argentina para niños
