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Flag of Uruguay Description
The flag of Uruguay features nine stripes of alternating white and blue, with white on the top and bottom stripes.
The nine stripes on the Uruguayan flag represent the nine departments of Uruguay at the time the First Constitution of Uruguay was signed in 1830.
History of the Uruguayan Flag
The flag of Uruguay was designed using the colors of its neighbor and fellow former colony of Spain, Argentina, and bears resemblance to the flag of the United States. The flag's design is attributed to Joaquin Suarez, who was the first Head of State of the new nation, and later became president. A version of the flag was adopted in December 1828, but the final version of the flag was officially adopted July 11, 1830.
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National symbol(s):Sun of May (a sun-with-face symbol)
National colors: blue, white, yellow
National anthem:
name: "Himno Nacional" (National Anthem of Uruguay)
lyrics/music: Francisco Esteban ACUNA de Figueroa/Francisco Jose DEBALI
Fact about Uruguay flag |
Country | Uruguay |
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Designed by | Joaquín Suárez the first head of state of Uruguay in December 1828 and President of Uruguay 1843-1852. |
Adopted | 11. July 1830 |
Revision | NA |
Design and Colors | A field of alternating white and blue stripes with a white canton charged with the Sun of May |
Size Ratio | 2:3 |