Flag of Argentina
The flag of Argentina has three horizontal stripes. Its colors are light blue, white and yellow. On it: a sun. The current design dates from 1861. Argentina is in South America, and its capital is Buenos Aires. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Buenos Aires |
|---|---|
| Continent | South America |
| Population | 45.7 million |
| Area | 2,780,400 km² |
| Currency | Argentine peso |
| Colors | light blue, white and yellow |
| Proportions | 5:8 |
| In use since | 1861 |
Which one is the flag of Argentina?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Uruguay
Guatemala
El SalvadorQuib’s riddle
Five clues from the game Mystery Country in Quible. How many did you need?
- I stretch far to the south, close to the Antarctic.
- The highest mountain outside Asia stands on my land.
- My grasslands are called the Pampas, and the beef from them is famous.
- A dance that started in the port districts of my capital went around the world.
- My capital is called Buenos Aires.
Flags of the neighbors
Bolivia
Brazil
Chile
ParaguayWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Argentina?
Light blue, white and yellow. The flag of Argentina has three horizontal stripes.
What is the capital of Argentina?
Buenos Aires.
Which flags look like the flag of Argentina?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Uruguay, Guatemala, El Salvador.
When was the flag of Argentina adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1861.
What is the population of Argentina?
About 45.7 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 2,780,400 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.