Flag of Antigua and Barbuda
Symbolism
The seven-point golden sun represents the dawn of a new era. Red symbolizes the lifeblood of slave forefathers and the dynamism of the people. Blue represents hope, black the soil and African heritage, and the gold, blue, and white bands evoke the sun, sea, and sand that define the islands. The V-shaped design reads as 'Victory at last!'
History
Designed by Reginald Samuel in 1966 and adopted on February 27, 1967, when Antigua became an associated state. The flag was retained when the nation achieved full independence from the United Kingdom on November 1, 1981.
Construction
A 2:3 ratio. A red field with an inverted isosceles triangle of black (upper), blue (middle), and white (lower), topped by a rising golden sun.
Color Meanings
Country Facts
- Population
- 103.6K
<0.1% of North America
- Capital
- Saint John's
- Languages
- English
- Continent
- North America
- Subregion
- Caribbean
- Landlocked
- Island state
- ISO 3166-1
- AG
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- February 27, 1967
- Designer
- Reginald Samuel
- Proportions
2:3 (≈1.500)
- Total Colors
- 5
- Primary Layout
- Horizontal bands
- Key Symbols
- Emblem
Influences
Related flags
Flag Protocol
- The sun must appear centered in the black band
- Must be flown on all public buildings on national holidays
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