Flag of Chile
Flag Details
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the flag of Chile look like?
The flag of Chile, known as "La Estrella Solitaria (The Lone Star)", features the colors Red, White, Blue. White represents the snow of the Andes, blue the sky, red the blood of heroes. The star symbolizes a guide to progress and honor.
When was the flag of Chile adopted?
The current flag of Chile was officially adopted in 1817.
What do the colors of the Chilean flag represent?
White represents the snow of the Andes, blue the sky, red the blood of heroes. The star symbolizes a guide to progress and honor.
About Chile
- Capital
- Santiago
- Continent
- South America
- Population
- 16,601,707
- Area
- 756 km²
- Currency
- Chilean peso
- Languages
- Spanish 99.5% (official language), English 10.2%, indigenous 1% (includes Mapudungun, Aymara, Quechua, Rapa Nui), other 2.3%, unspecified 0.2%
- ISO Code
- CL / CHL
- Calling Code
- +56
- Domain
- cl