Flag of Uruguay
Colors
#FFFFFF
#0038A8
#FCD116
Meaning & Symbolism
The nine stripes represent the original nine departments. The Sun of May is the same as Argentina's, symbolizing independence from Spain.
History
Adopted in 1830 when the Republic was created. The design was inspired by the U.S. flag. The stripes were originally 19, then 17, finally 9.
Curiosities
Uruguay and Argentina share the Sun of May because both were part of the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata.
