Flag of Trinidad and Tobago

    Flag of Trinidad and Tobago
    A red field with a white-edged black diagonal band from the upper hoist-side to the lower fly-side.
    Country
    Trinidad and Tobago
    Capital
    Port of Spain
    Continent
    The Americas
    Adopted
    1962
    Colours
    Red, White, Black

    What does the flag of Trinidad and Tobago mean?

    The colours represent the elements of earth, water and fire. Red symbolises the sun, black the land, and white the sea.

    Colours and what they stand for

    • Red

      The vitality of the land and its people, and the warmth of the sun

    • White

      The sea

    • Black

      The unity and strength of the people

    History

    The flag was chosen from a selection of designs and adopted in 1962.

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