Symbolism
The letters V and I represent the Virgin Islands. The eagle holds three arrows (the three main islands: Saint Thomas, Saint John, and Saint Croix) and an olive branch, mirroring the Great Seal of the United States. Yellow represents the flowers and green represents the hills of the islands.
History
The flag was adopted by the territorial legislature on May 17, 1921, and authorized by the U.S. Navy. It has served as the official flag of the U.S. Virgin Islands throughout its status as an unincorporated U.S. Territory.
Construction
A 2:3 ratio white field with yellow-green-yellow vertical bands at the edges and a U.S. Eagle emblem bearing V I letters centered.
Color Meanings
Country Facts
- Continent
- North America
- Subregion
- Caribbean
- Landlocked
- Island state
- ISO 3166-1
- VI
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- May 17, 1921
- Proportions
2:3 (≈1.500)
- Total Colors
- 3
- Key Symbols
- Emblem, Animal, Weapon
Influences
Flags with resemblance
Related flags
Flag Protocol
- Must not be flown above the United States flag in the territory
- The eagle emblem must appear centered on the white field
Practice
Think you know the flags of Americas? Test your recognition in a quick practice round.