Official Palette
Symbolism
Blue and red were taken from the French tricolor (removing the white to symbolize the removal of colonial influence). The coat of arms features a palm tree topped by a Phrygian cap (liberty), surrounded by cannons, rifles, and flags, with the motto: 'L'Union Fait La Force' (Unity is Strength).
History
Adopted on February 25, 1986. The design was originally created in 1803 during the Haitian Revolution.
Construction
A 3:5 ratio. A horizontal bicolour of blue and red, with the national coat of arms on a white square centered.
Color Meanings
blue: The black population of Haiti
red: The mixed-race population of the nation
Country Facts
- Population
- 11.9M
2.0% of North America
- Capital
- Port-au-Prince
- Languages
- French, Haitian Creole
- Continent
- North America
- Subregion
- Caribbean
- Landlocked
- Island state
- Borders
- ISO 3166-1
- HT
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- February 25, 1986
- Designer
- Jean-Jacques Dessalines
- Proportions
3:5 (≈1.667)
- Total Colors
- 4
- Primary Layout
- Horizontal bands
- Key Symbols
- Emblem, Plant, Weapon, Text
Influences
French Tricolor (white stripe removed)
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Flag Protocol
- The coat of arms must be placed on a white square in the center
- The motto 'L'Union Fait La Force' must be clearly visible
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