Flag of Dominica

    Flag of Dominica
    A green field with a cross of yellow, black, and white stripes and a red disc in the centre with a Sisserou parrot.
    Country
    Dominica
    Capital
    Roseau
    Continent
    The Americas
    Adopted
    1978
    Colours
    Green, Yellow, Black, White

    What does the flag of Dominica mean?

    The ten green stars around the disc represent the ten parishes of the island. The Sisserou parrot is the national bird of Dominica.

    Colours and what they stand for

    • Green

      The island's lush vegetation.

    • Yellow

      The Carib and Arawak people.

    • Black

      The African heritage of the people.

    • White

      The rivers and waterfalls of the island.

    History

    Adopted in 1978, the parrot on the flag has been altered twice since its adoption.

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