Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Flag Description:
The
flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines consists of three vertical
stripes - the left stripe is blue and the right one is an equal sized
green one. The middle stripe is yellow and is twice the size of the
other stripes. In the center of the yellow stripe and the flag there are
three green diamonds situated in a v pattern.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Flag Meaning:
The
blue symbolizes the sea and sky. Yellow represents the country's golden
sands and the Caribbean sunshine, as well as the warmth of the island's
people. Green represents the land's vegetation and the vigor of the
people. The diamonds create a 'V' standing for Saint Vincent and provide
the flag with the source of its nickname which is 'the gems.'
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Flag History:
The
flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines was adopted on October 21,
1985 after gaining independence from Britain in 1979. The diamonds
replaced the flags original emblem when it was adopted.
Interesting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Flag Facts:
Saint
Vincent and the Grenadines is one of the rare British Commonwealth
countries that did not use the British ensign flag system, and instead
uses one national flag for all purposes.
A Swiss
graphic artist designed the current flag of Saint Vincent and the
Grenadines after a suitable design couldn't be found in a local flag
competition.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
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