Flag of Chile facts for kids
The national flag of Chile was adopted in 1817. It is a very important symbol for the country.
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What the Chilean Flag Looks Like
The flag of Chile has two main stripes that go across it. The top stripe is white, and the bottom stripe is red. On the left side of the flag, there is a blue square. This blue square is the same height as the white stripe. Inside the blue square, you will see a single white five-pointed star right in the middle.
When you hang the flag, whether it's flat or up and down, the star should always be in the top-left corner.
What the Colors Mean
Each color and the star on the Chilean flag have special meanings:
- Red: This color reminds people of the brave blood shed by patriots. These were the people who fought hard for Chile's independence.
- White: This color stands for the snow-capped Andes mountains. These tall mountains run along a big part of Chile.
- Blue: This color represents the clear blue skies of Chile.
- Single star: The single star shows that Chile is a united country. It means that Chile is one strong nation.
Did you know? The flag of Chile looks quite similar to the flag of the state of Texas in the United States!
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Images for kids
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During the Declaration of Independence, today's flag was raised for the first time.
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Time of Flags by the artist Ricardo Meza, located on the wall of the stairway access to the second floor of La Moneda Palace.
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Chilean flag painted on a wall in Valparaíso.
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Chilean flags waving in Puerto Montt.
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Regional flags in the Access Hall of the National Congress of Chile.
See also
In Spanish: Bandera de Chile para niños
