The national flag of Argentina is composed of 3 equal horizontal bands of light blue, white and light blue. This flag was accepted as the national flag of Argentina in the year of 1812.
The flag of Argentina without the symbol of Sun in the center is accepted as the 'Ornamental Flag'. Both the flags of Argentina are of importance when unfurled. The only norm to be followed as per Government rules before hoisting these flags is that the ornamental version of Argentine flag should be hoisted below the 'Official Ceremony Flag'. The 'Official Ceremony Flag' of Argentina is taken as the state and war flag. The 'Ornamental Flag' on the other hand is unfurled mostly for civil symbols.
The Government of Argentina has imposed certain regulations to pay respect to the national flag of Argentina . The official length to breadth ratio of the flag is measured as 9:14. Each horizontal band should be 30 centimeters in height. The emblem of 'Sun of May' should be placed in the center of the flag. In the Spanish language 'Sun of May' is termed as 'Sol de Mayo'. The Sun stands for the symbol of Inti, the Incan god of the Sun.
