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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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Quick Facts

Capital

Kingstown

Population

110K

Area

389 km²

Density

283 /km²

Median age

32.4 yrs

Description

Adoption

21 October 1985 (41 years).

Designed byJulien van der Wal (1985).

Design & Symbolism

Specs plus what each color and emblem means on this flag — tap an element to reveal its meaning.

Proportions

2:3

Shape

Rectangular

Colors

Blue#0058AA · Pantone 286 C

Blue depicts the tropical sky and the crystal waters.

Yellow#F4F100 · Pantone 102 C

Yellow depicts the golden sand, the warmth and spirit of the people.

Green#199A00 · Pantone 355 C

Green and the three diamonds depict the lush vegetation and the islands.

Symbols & elements

Three diamonds

Three green lozenges arranged in a V for Vincent, evoking the gems of the Antilles — Saint Vincent is known as the Gem of the Antilles.

Construction details

Proportions 2:3. Three vertical bands, blue, yellow (double width), green, with three green diamonds arranged in a 'V' at the centre of the yellow.

Construction sheet

Etiquette & protocol

How the flag should be used and displayed with respect.

Specific rules — Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

The flag is honoured on 27 October, Independence Day.
It flies on public buildings and at official ceremonies.

Common conventions

Keep the flag clean and never let it touch the ground.
Never fly a torn or faded flag — repair or replace it.
Illuminate the flag if it stays up at night.
Never use the flag as clothing, packaging or advertising.
Dispose of a worn flag respectfully, not in the trash.

Did you know?

Its three green diamonds are arranged in a 'V', the country's initial, earning it the nickname 'the Gems'.

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