Flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Meaning and history of the flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

The flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has three vertical stripes: blue at the hoist, a wider yellow band in the center, and green at the fly. At the center of the yellow stripe sit three green diamonds arranged in the shape of a "V," representing both the country's initial and its nickname, "the Gems of the Antilles."

It was adopted on October 21, 1985, replacing an earlier design that featured a more elaborate coat of arms. Blue symbolizes the tropical sky and the Caribbean Sea surrounding the islands, yellow represents the warmth of the people and the golden sands, and green embodies the archipelago's lush vegetation. The three diamonds forming the "V" are a simple yet memorable graphic element that makes the flag easy to identify. The vertical stripes and the dominant yellow give it a bright, luminous look that captures the Caribbean spirit of this island nation, which is made up of more than thirty islands.

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