Flag of Magallanes
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The Flag of Magallanes Region is one of the regional symbols of the Chile
an Magallanes Region. This flag was adopted in 1997 by the Regional Government, also with the Regional Coat of Arms.
field, in the bottom of which stands a golden
strip highlighting six peaks, which are covered on top by a white
border. On top of these, and in front of blue background, is placed the Southern Cross on a slant and white stars.
According to the official symbolism, the blue color represents the night sky, while the golden peaks symbolize the steppe region, while white indicates the snow that often falls in winter. The Southern Cross Southern symbolizes the position of the area.
Discovery by Ferdinand Magellan
), September 29 (Annexation of Magallanes to Chile) and October 21 (Regional Day).
Currently, the regional flag is the only frequently used by the inhabitants of the concerned region, having in recent years a great popularity among Magellan people, particularly with the emergence of a regionalist movement in the zone, denounced by detractors as separatism
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Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
an Magallanes Region. This flag was adopted in 1997 by the Regional Government, also with the Regional Coat of Arms.
Design and symbolism
The regional flag is a blueBlue
Blue is a colour, the perception of which is evoked by light having a spectrum dominated by energy with a wavelength of roughly 440–490 nm. It is considered one of the additive primary colours. On the HSV Colour Wheel, the complement of blue is yellow; that is, a colour corresponding to an equal...
field, in the bottom of which stands a golden
Gold (color)
Gold, also called golden, is one of a variety of orange-yellow color blends used to give the impression of the color of the element gold....
strip highlighting six peaks, which are covered on top by a white
White
White is a color, the perception of which is evoked by light that stimulates all three types of color sensitive cone cells in the human eye in nearly equal amounts and with high brightness compared to the surroundings. A white visual stimulation will be void of hue and grayness.White light can be...
border. On top of these, and in front of blue background, is placed the Southern Cross on a slant and white stars.
According to the official symbolism, the blue color represents the night sky, while the golden peaks symbolize the steppe region, while white indicates the snow that often falls in winter. The Southern Cross Southern symbolizes the position of the area.
Use
This flag must be hoisted in all private and public buildings in September 21 (Remembrance of Magellan StraitStrait of Magellan
The Strait of Magellan comprises a navigable sea route immediately south of mainland South America and north of Tierra del Fuego...
Discovery by Ferdinand Magellan
Ferdinand Magellan
Ferdinand Magellan was a Portuguese explorer. He was born in Sabrosa, in northern Portugal, and served King Charles I of Spain in search of a westward route to the "Spice Islands" ....
), September 29 (Annexation of Magallanes to Chile) and October 21 (Regional Day).
Currently, the regional flag is the only frequently used by the inhabitants of the concerned region, having in recent years a great popularity among Magellan people, particularly with the emergence of a regionalist movement in the zone, denounced by detractors as separatism
Separatism
Separatism is the advocacy of a state of cultural, ethnic, tribal, religious, racial, governmental or gender separation from the larger group. While it often refers to full political secession, separatist groups may seek nothing more than greater autonomy...
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