Ñuble (Región of Ñuble, Chile)

The official flag of the Región of Ñuble in chile, It consists of a white cloth with the regional coat of arms, the cost of arms represents: Upper right of the coat: three gold torches with gules flame and azure background; arms granted to Martín Ruiz de Gamboa, founder of the city of Chillán. Capital of Ñuble upper left: two bands, gold with gules drops above and sable with three silver towers below; arms of the O'Higgins family, whose most famous member, Bernardo O'higgins (The liberator of Chile and an important figure in Chilean independence) was born in Chillán. Lower left: 21 silver stars on a silver mount and azure background; representing the 21 communes (subdivisiones) of the region and the Nevado de Chillán. Volcanic complex located in the region Lower right: 8-pointed silver star on a red background; the Guñelve or star of dawn, in remembrance of the indigenous peoples who populated the area. Fun fact: The province of Ñuble existed since the 19th century and was eliminated during the regime of dictator Augusto Pinochet and integrated into the Biobío region. People protested after the regime because the funds and Money People were going to other parts of Biobío (especially Concepción) and the Ñuble region was being neglected. For this reason, the Ñuble region was re-established in 2017-18