The Argentinian flag consists of three horizontal stripes: light blue at the top and bottom, with a white stripe in the middle. The flag features a golden sun, known as the Sun of May, in the center of the white stripe. This sun has a face and 16 rays, alternating between straight and wavy. The colors of the flag are often interpreted as representing the sky and clouds over Argentina. The flag was officially adopted on February 27, 1812, during the country's struggle for independence from Spanish colonial rule. It symbolizes national pride and unity among the Argentine people.