Blue represents the sky and the Atlantic Ocean, red represents the people's heroism, and green represents agriculture. The yellow sun represents life and energy.
History
Adopted on March 21, 1990, at independence. Designed by a committee that reviewed 800 public entries, selecting a design that combined multiple historical and party colors.
Construction
A 2:3 ratio. Divided diagonally by a white-edged red band. Upper triangle is blue with a gold sun; lower is green.
Color Meanings
blue: The sky, the Atlantic Ocean, and the importance of water
red: Heroism, courage, and the people's resolve
green: Agriculture, vegetation, and natural resources
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