The flag of Corrientes is the official provincial banner of Corrientes Province, Argentina. It consists of a white field intersected by a red diagonal stripe that runs from the upper hoist side to the lower fly side. In the canton (the upper hoist corner) is a blue square bearing a white Sun of May, the traditional emblem also used on the national flag of Argentina.
Design specifications
- Proportions: 2:3.
- Colours:
- White – background field.
- Red – diagonal stripe (often described as “wine‑red”).
- Blue – canton.
- White – Sun of May (central figure within the canton).
- Symbolism (as defined by provincial authorities):
- White represents peace and purity.
- Red symbolizes the blood shed by the province’s inhabitants in historic struggles.
- Blue stands for the sky and the surrounding waters of the Paraná and Uruguay rivers.
- The Sun of May denotes the emergence of the Argentine nation and its revolutionary heritage.
Legal adoption
The flag was formally established by provincial legislation enacted in 1990 (Law No. 3 098). The law defined the flag’s composition, colours, and proportions, and it set the date of official adoption as 31 March 1990.
Usage
The flag is displayed on provincial government buildings, schools, and during official ceremonies throughout Corrientes. It may also be flown alongside the national flag of Argentina in public spaces.
Related symbols
The flag incorporates the Sun of May, a common element in Argentine vexillology, and its colour scheme reflects historical ties to the province’s flag of the early 19th century, which also featured white and red elements.