Flags of South America facts for kids

South America is a continent full of vibrant cultures and rich history. Each country and many international groups have their own special flag. A flag is more than just a piece of cloth; it's a symbol! It represents a country's past, its people, and its hopes for the future. This page shows you the flags of the countries and important organizations in South America.

Flags of International Organizations

Flags of international groups show unity. These organizations bring countries together to work on shared goals. They might focus on trade, peace, or helping each other. Here are some flags of important international groups in or connected to South America.

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  Flag of the Andean Community of Nations (CAN). This group helps countries in the Andes region work together.
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  Flag of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). This group promotes cooperation among Caribbean nations.
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  Flag of the European Union. This flag is shown for French Guiana, which is part of France.
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  Flag of Mercosur. This is a trade group for countries in South America.
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  Flag of OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries). This group works on oil policies.
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  Flag of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie. This group connects countries that use French.
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  Flag of the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR). This group aims for unity in South America.

Flags of South American Countries

Every country has its own unique flag. These flags often have special colors and symbols. They tell a story about the country's history, its land, or its people. Some countries even have different flags for civil use (for citizens) and state use (for the government).

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  Flag of Argentina. It has light blue and white stripes with a sun in the middle.
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  Civil Flag of Bolivia. This is the flag used by people.
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  State Flag of Bolivia. This flag is used by the government and has a coat of arms.
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  Flag of Brazil. It features a green field, a yellow rhombus, and a blue globe with stars.
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  Flag of Chile. It has a white star on a blue square, with white and red stripes.
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  Flag of Colombia. It has wide yellow, blue, and red stripes.
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  Flag of Ecuador. Similar to Colombia's, but with a coat of arms in the center.
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  Flag of Guyana. It has a green field with red and yellow triangles.
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  Flag of Paraguay. It's unique because its front and back sides are different.
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  Civil Flag of Peru. This flag has red and white vertical stripes.
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  State Flag of Peru. This flag includes a coat of arms in the center.
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  Flag of Suriname. It has green, white, and red stripes with a yellow star.
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  Flag of Uruguay. It features nine stripes and a sun symbol.
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  Civil Flag of Venezuela. It has yellow, blue, and red stripes with stars in an arc.
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  State Flag of Venezuela. This flag includes a coat of arms on the blue stripe.

Flags of South American Territories

Some parts of South America are not independent countries. They are territories that belong to other nations. These territories also have their own flags. They show their connection to their governing country, but also their unique local identity.

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  Flag of Aruba. Aruba is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
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  Flag of Bonaire. Bonaire is also part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
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  Flag of Curaçao. Curaçao is another island part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
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  Flag of the Falkland Islands. This is a British Overseas Territory.
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  Flag of French Guiana. This is an Overseas Department of France.
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  Flag of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. This is also a British Overseas Territory.

Related pages

• Flags of North America

See also

In Spanish: Anexo:Banderas de Sudamérica para niños