Flag of Chile
Colors
#0039A6
#FFFFFF
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Meaning & Symbolism
Blue represents the sky and Pacific, white the snowy Andes, red the blood shed for independence. The star represents state powers and guides toward progress.
History
Designed during the war of independence. It is one of the oldest flags in South America. The current design was fixed in 1817.
Curiosities
Very similar to the Texas state flag. In fact, Texas temporarily used an almost identical design. The star is called "the lone star".
