Flag of Uruguay

UY · 2:3

Official Palette

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Symbolism

The nine stripes represent the nine original departments of Uruguay. The Sun of May represents the May Revolution of 1810 and Inti, the Incan sun god.

History

Adopted on July 11, 1830. The design was inspired by the flags of Argentina and the United States.

Construction

A 2:3 ratio. Nine equal horizontal stripes of white alternating with blue. A white square canton at the hoist contains the golden Sun of May with 16 rays.

Country Specifications

Capital: Montevideo
Population: 3.5M

0.8% of South America
Languages: Spanish
Continent: South America
Subregion: Southern Cone
Landlocked: No
Borders: Argentina Brazil
ISO 3166-1: UY

Flag Identification

Proportions: 2:3 (≈0.67)
Primary Layout: Horizontal bands
Key Symbols: Canton, Central emblem

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