What does Uruguay's flag mean?

In the top left corner of the flag there is a white square with a yellow/gold sun in its center that has 16 alternating straight and curvy waves. Advertiser Links. [what's this?] Uruguay Flag Meaning: The sun emblem is the 'Sun of May'; it is a symbol of freedom and independence. read more

The national flag of Uruguay (Pabellón Nacional) is one of the three official flags of Uruguay alongside with the Flag of Artigas and the Flag of the Treinta y Tres. It has a field of nine equal horizontal stripes alternating white and blue. read more

The colors on the Uruguay flag represent the Andes snow and clear blue skies. They were based on the Argentine national flag's colors, which are also light blue and white, but Uruguay flag's design is based on the United States' flag. read more

The rest of the flag consists of 9 alternating white and blue stripes (beginning with white). These represent the 9 original departments of Uruguay, present when the constitution was signed on July 18, 1830. They are Montevideo, Maldonado, Canelones, San José, Colonia, Soriano, Paysandú, Durazno and Cerro Largo. read more