Chile Flashcards
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What does the national flag of Chile look like?
The national flag of Chile has a horizontal white stripe over a red stripe, with a dark blue square shape and a large star in the middle.
Who designed the Chilean flag?
The Chilean flag was designed by Libertador General Bernardo O’Higgins and Colonel José Ignacio Zenteno.
When was the Chilean flag introduced?
The Chilean flag was introduced by Legal Decree on October 18, 1817.
What does the blue color in the Chilean flag represent?
Blue represents the high-mountain sky and the Pacific Ocean.
What does the white color in the Chilean flag represent?
White represents the snow-covered Andes mountains.
What does the red color in the Chilean flag symbolize?
Red symbolizes the bloodshed by Chileans during the long struggle for independence from Spain.
What does the white five-pointed star in the Chilean flag represent?
The white five-pointed star represents a guide to progress and honor.
What is the motto of Chile?
The motto of Chile is ‘Por la Razón o la Fuerza’ (by reason or force).
