Two horizontal bands of white (top) and red (bottom), with a blue square in the hoist canton containing a white five-point star. White represents the snow of the Andes; blue represents the Pacific Ocean and sky; red represents the blood spilled for independence; the star represents the guiding light of progress. Adopted on October 18, 1817 — one of the oldest flags in the Americas still in use. Frequently confused with the Texas state flag, which has the same colours and a single star. Practise the Chile flag in the Flagzio Americas flag quiz across all eight game modes.