The Flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
The flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines features three vertical bands of blue, gold, and green, with the gold band being double the width of the blue and green bands. In the center of the gold band, there are three green diamonds arranged in a V pattern, symbolizing the Grenadine Islands. The blue represents the sky and sea, gold the warmth of the people and their bright future, and green the lush vegetation of the islands.
History
The flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines was officially adopted on October 21, 1985, after the country gained independence from Britain on October 27, 1979. The design was the result of a national flag competition. The chosen design has undergone slight modifications since its adoption, particularly in the shade of the blue and green bands, to make it distinctly unique from other flags. The diamonds were initially arranged in a different pattern and have been rearranged to their current V pattern to better symbolize the Grenadines. The flag represents not only the natural beauty and resources of the islands but also the unity and aspirations of its people.