Flag of Sint Maarten
Symbolism
The design combines elements of the flags of Saint-Martin and Aruba. The triangle shape represents the unity of the island community. Blue represents the sea and sky, red represents courage, and white represents purity and peace among the diverse population.
History
The flag was adopted on June 13, 1985, during the Netherlands Antilles period. It became the country flag when Sint Maarten achieved separate status within the Kingdom of the Netherlands on October 10, 2010.
Construction
A 2:3 ratio. A red-bordered blue field with a white triangle at the hoist bearing the coat of arms, and a red triangle at the fly.
Color Meanings
Country Facts
- Continent
- North America
- Subregion
- Caribbean
- Landlocked
- Island state
- ISO 3166-1
- SX
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- June 13, 1985
- Proportions
2:3 (≈1.500)
- Total Colors
- 3
- Key Symbols
- Emblem, Weapon
Influences
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Flag Protocol
- Adopted when Sint Maarten became a constituent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands
- The coat of arms appears on the white triangle at the hoist
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