Flag of Uruguay facts for kids
The national flag of Uruguay is an important symbol of the country. It was officially created in July 1830, the same year Uruguay became an independent nation.
What the Flag Looks Like
The flag of Uruguay has a special design. In its top-left corner, you'll see a bright yellow sun. This sun is known as the "Sun of May."
The flag also has nine stripes that go across it. Five of these stripes are white, and four are dark blue. When the flag was first designed, it had 16 stripes. However, this was changed in December 1828 to the nine stripes we see today. The flag's shape has a ratio of 2:3, meaning it is two units tall for every three units wide.
Symbols on the Flag
Each part of the Uruguayan flag has a special meaning:
- The Sun of May: This golden sun is a symbol of freedom and independence. It represents the birth of Uruguay as a new nation.
- The Nine Stripes: The nine stripes on the flag stand for the original nine departments (or regions) that Uruguay had when it first became independent.
History of the Flag
The flag was adopted in 1830, which was a very important year for Uruguay. It marked the country's full independence and the creation of its first constitution. The flag was designed to represent this new beginning and the unity of the different parts of the country.
Images for kids
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Flag in Otranto
See also
In Spanish: Bandera de Uruguay para niños
