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    Flag of Antigua and Barbuda

    Flag of Antigua and Barbuda
    A red field with an inverted triangle at the top, inside which is a seven-pointed golden sun rising from a blue and white sea against a black sky.
    Country
    Antigua and Barbuda
    Capital
    St John's
    Continent
    The Americas
    Adopted
    1967
    Colours
    Red, Black, Blue, White, Gold

    What does the flag of Antigua and Barbuda mean?

    The rising sun symbolises the dawning of a new era for the country. The colours represent the people, the land, and the sea. The 'V' shape of the red sections stands for victory.

    Colours and what they stand for

    • Red

      Represents the energy and dynamism of the people.

    • Black

      Represents the African ancestry of the people.

    • Blue

      Represents hope and the Caribbean Sea.

    • White

      Represents the sand and beaches.

    • Gold

      Represents the dawning of a new era.

    History

    Adopted in 1967 to replace the British Blue Ensign. It was the winning design in a competition with over 600 entries.

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