flag of Uruguay

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:national_flag
gptkbp:colors gptkb:blue
gptkb:white
gptkbp:country gptkb:Uruguay
gptkbp:design nine horizontal stripes
white and blue colors
gptkbp:features five blue stripes
four white stripes
a golden sun with a face
gptkbp:flag should not touch the ground
should be raised at sunrise and lowered at sunset
gptkbp:flag_colors blue and white
2:3
blue represents the sky
used in sports events
used in educational institutions
a symbol of national pride
used in community gatherings
used in cultural events
white represents peace
used in sporting events
used in diplomatic missions
used in parades
used in different contexts
used in national celebrations
used in cultural festivals
used in historical commemorations
used in official ceremonies
1.5 meters by 2.3 meters
represents the unity of the nation
used in public events
used in international organizations
created by Francisco de Miranda
has undergone minor changes since its adoption
since 1828
flag of the United Provinces of the Rio de la Plata
derived from the flag of the United Provinces of the Rio de la Plata
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label flag of Uruguay
gptkbp:influenced_by flag of Argentina
flag of the United Provinces of the Rio de la Plata
gptkbp:is_adopted_by August 11, 1828
gptkbp:is_displayed_in gptkb:government_buildings
gptkb:military
national holidays
gptkbp:proportions 3:2
gptkbp:recognized_by international community
gptkbp:symbolism the stripes represent the nine original departments of Uruguay
the sun represents the Inca sun god Inti
gptkbp:symbolizes freedom and independence
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:Uruguayan_military
Uruguayan government
Uruguayan citizens
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Republic_of_Uruguay
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7