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Flag of Saint Lucia

Flag of Saint Lucia
LC · 1:2

Symbolism

The blue field represents the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. The black and white isosceles triangles represent the harmony between the black and white races. The yellow triangle represents the sun and prosperity. The shape of the triangles represents the Pitons, the island's famous twin volcanic peaks.

History

Adopted on March 1, 1967. Designed by Dunstan St. Omer.

Construction

A 1:2 ratio. A blue field with three nested triangles (white, black, and yellow) in the center.

Country Specifications

Capital
Castries
Population
184.1K
Languages
English
Continent
North America
Subregion
Caribbean
Landlocked
Island state
ISO 3166-1
LC

Flag Identification

Adopted
March 1, 1967
Designer
Dunstan St. Omer
Proportions
1:2 (≈0.50)
Total Colors
4

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Sources

  • Government of Saint Lucia
  • Britannica