Rivera

The flag of , Uruguay, consists of a rectangle, which in its first left quarter contains the color blue.
In this room, and on the upper part, the Rivera coat of arms appears. The other three quarters of the flag correspond to the 9 stripes of the Uruguayan flag vertically.
The flag was approved on September 15, 1998, and its design was created by Cinthia Castelo Cortiñas, winner of a municipality contest. On October 1 of that year, it was hoisted for the first time, commemorating the 114th anniversary of the department.
== Symbolism ==
Blue and white are the colors of the Uruguayan flag.Category:Uruguay