The flag of Dominica is a beautiful symbol that shows the country’s rich culture, history, and nature. Many people want to know about the meaning and design of this unique flag. In this article, we will explain everything about the Flag of Dominica in simple words. You will learn what each color, star, and parrot on the flag stands for and why this flag is so special for the people of Dominica.
History of the Flag of Dominica
When Dominica was ruled by Britain, it used British flags. These flags were blue and had the British flag in the top left corner. They also had Dominica’s coat of arms on the other side. The flag of Dominica was first used on November 3, 1978. A man named Alwin Bully designed it. He was a writer and artist. At that time, Dominica was becoming free from Britain.
In 1978, Dominica became an independent country and got its flag. From 1978 to 1988, the flag looked almost the same as it does now. The only small difference was the parrot. Before, the parrot was looking towards the outside of the flag. In 1981, they changed the colors of the cross on the flag. Then, in 1988, they turned the parrot to face the flagpole side. In 1990, they made the green stars a darker green. Today, the flag still looks like this.
What is the meaning of the Dominica flag?
The Dominica flag shows what the country is. It is not just some colors or a bird. It shows that people love their land. It also shows that they have hope for a good future and they are strong inside. This flag was made to tell everyone that Dominica is a very special place. It shows that people care about their trees, rivers, and all of nature. It also shows they care about their way of life and their freedom. When people see the flag, they feel happy and proud. They remember their old stories and think that they should work together, help each other, and keep their island clean and green for many more years.
What do the colors on the Dominica flag represent?
The flag has a green background. There is a cross in the middle that goes up and down and side to side. The cross has three colors. On the line that goes up and down, the colors are yellow near the flagpole, black in the middle, and white at the end. On the line that goes side to side, the colors are yellow at the top, black in the middle, and white at the bottom.
Yellow shows the warm sunshine and the fruits grown on the island, like oranges and bananas. It also respects the native people of Dominica.
Black stands for the island’s rich, dark soil and the African roots of the people. White shows the clean rivers on the island and the good dreams of the people.
Symbols of Dominica
In the middle of the cross, there is a red circle that means fairness and equal rights for everyone. Inside this circle, there is a purple parrot called the Sisserou parrot. The parrot is sitting on a brown branch and looking towards the flagpole. This parrot is very special to Dominica. It only lives in Dominica, and it is a rare bird. The parrot has a purple head and chest, green wings, and yellow feet. Around the parrot, there are 10 green stars. These 10 stars show the 10 areas of Dominica. The flag is twice as long as it is wide.
What is the parrot on the Dominica flag?
As we say, in the middle of the flag, there is a red circle with a special parrot called the Sisserou Parrot. This parrot is the national bird of Dominica, and it is a rare bird on the island. It is very special and only lives in Dominica. You can also see this parrot on Dominica’s Coat of Arms. It shows that the people of Dominica are strong and care about nature. Around the parrot, there are ten green stars. These stars show the ten parts (parishes) of Dominica and mean that all people in Dominica are together and treated the same.
