Saint Kitts and Nevis Flag Description:
The flag of St.
Kitts and Nevis consists of three diagonal stripes. The top stripe is
green and the bottom stripe is red, and they are of equal size. In the
middle of the flag there is a black stripe that is bordered on the top
and bottom by a thin yellow stripe. Situated in the black stripe are
two, white, five-pointed stars.
Saint Kitts and Nevis Flag Meaning:
The
green stripe represents agriculture and fertility of the country. The
red stripe represents the nation's difficulty in trying to end slavery
and colonialism and to achieve independence. The black represents the
African heritage of the islands and yellow stands for the consistent
sunshine in the Caribbean. The stars represent the islands of St. Kitts
and Nevis and symbolize their liberty and hope.
Saint Kitts and Nevis Flag History:
The
flag of St. Kitts and Nevis was adopted on September 19, 1983 when the
country received independence from Britain. The country is also known as
St. Christopher.
Interesting Saint Kitts and Nevis Flag Facts:
The flag of St. Kitts and Nevis is based on a design submitted by local teacher Edrice Lewis in a national flag competition.
Sunday, November 18, 2012
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