The flag of Chile (Spanish: Bandera de Chile), often referred to as "La Estrella Solitaria" (The Lone Star), is a simple yet symbolic design. It consists of two horizontal bands of white and red, with a blue square in the upper hoist-side corner, which contains a white five-pointed star. The blue square represents the clear Chilean sky and the Pacific Ocean that borders the country to the west. The white stripe symbolizes the snow-covered Andes Mountains, while the red stripe represents the bloodshed and sacrifices made by those who fought for Chile's independence. The single white star in the blue square is said to represent a guide to progress and honor, standing alone as a symbol of Chile's commitment to freedom and democracy. The flag's design and colors are a reflection of Chile's geography, history, and its aspiration for peace, unity, and progress.
| Proportion: | 2:3 |
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| Adopted: | October 18, 1817 |
| Designed by: | Ignacio Zenteno or Gregorio de Andía y Varela |
| Flag image: | Animated GIF (25 frames looped) |
| Flag emoji code: | 🇨🇱 |
| Capital and largest city: | Santiago |
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| Other major cities: | Valparaíso, Concepción |
| Official language: | Spanish |
| Region: | South America |
| Ethnic groups: | 88.9% White and Mestizo, 9.1% Mapuche, 0.7% Aymara, 1.3% others |
| Religions: | 55% Roman Catholic, 25% None, 13% Protestant, 7% Others |
| Nationality name: | Chilean |
| Area: | 756,096 km² (291,930.4 sq mi) |
| Population: | 19.21 million (2021) |
| Country codes: | CL, CHL (ISO 3166) |
| Internet Top-Level Domain: | .cl |
| Calling code: | +56 |
Keywords: Flag and coat of arms of Chile (Spanish: Bandera y escudo de armas de Chile), GIF
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