Flag of Uruguay - National Symbol, Design, and Meaning #3816014 (License: Personal Use)

The flag of Uruguay consists of nine horizontal stripes-five white and four blue-symbolizing the original nine departments of the nation at independence. In the canton (upper left corner), the Sun of May, a golden sun with 16 rays (8 straight, 8 wavy), represents sovereignty, freedom, and the dawn of independence declared in 1825. The design was officially adopted on July 11, 1830.

This image is commonly used on government websites, educational resources, travel guides, and international event pages to represent Uruguay. It serves users seeking national identity information, historical context, or visual assets for presentations and publications about South American countries.