Flag of Saint Barthélemy
Symbolism
As a French overseas collectivity, Saint-Barthélemy officially uses the French tricolor. Local symbolism is carried in the coat of arms: three gold fleurs-de-lis on blue recall French royal history, while the mural crown and two pelicans represent the island community and its wildlife.
History
Saint-Barthélemy became a French overseas collectivity in 2007 after previously being part of Guadeloupe. The French national flag has been the official banner since French colonial rule, while a distinct coat of arms was granted for local use.
Construction
A 2:3 ratio French tricolor of equal vertical blue, white, and red stripes. Local arms feature three fleurs-de-lis, a mural crown, and pelicans on a white escutcheon.
Color Meanings
Country Facts
- Continent
- North America
- Landlocked
- No
- ISO 3166-1
- BL
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- February 15, 1794
- Proportions
2:3 (≈1.500)
Influences
French TricolorRelated flags
Flag Protocol
- The French tricolor is the official flag of the collectivity
- Local arms appear on administrative documents and some civic emblems
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