Red represents the vitality of the land and the people, white represents the sea and the purity of aspirations, and black represents the strength and unity of the people.
History
Adopted on August 31, 1962, the day Trinidad and Tobago gained independence from the United Kingdom. Carlisle Chang's design was selected by the independence committee to represent the nation's diversity and the link between Trinidad and Tobago through its bold diagonal band.
Construction
A 3:5 ratio. A red field with a white-edged black diagonal band from the upper hoist to the lower fly.
Color Meanings
red: Vitality, warmth of the sun, and the people's energy
white: The sea, the purity of aspirations, and equality
black: Unity, strength, and the dedication of the people
