The flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines consists of three vertical bands of blue, yellow, and green, with three green diamonds arranged in a V pattern centered on the yellow band. The diamonds represent the Grenadine Islands. The blue color represents the tropical sky and crystal waters, while the yellow color represents the golden Grenadine sands, and the green color represents the lush vegetation of the island. The height-to-width ratio in the flag is 7:11, or 2:3, and the flag was adopted on October 21, 1985.
Its coat of arms, with a cotton plant above it and the Latin inscription "Peace and Justice" below it, shows two women, one holding an olive branch, symbolizing peace, and the other making sacrifices on a golden altar, symbolizing justice.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is a sovereign state and an island country in the Caribbean, in the southern part of the Windward Islands. Its capital is Kingstown, and its population is about 111,269 (2021). According to its maritime borders, it borders with Barbados, Grenada, Saint Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela.
Capital and largest city: | Kingstown |
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Other major cities: | Georgetown, Byera Village |
Official language: | English |
Region: | Caribbean |
Ethnic groups: | 66% Black (African), 19% Mixed, 6.0% Indian, 4% European, 2.0% Island Caribs, and Black Caribs, 3.0% Others |
Religions: | 47% Anglican, 28% Methodist, 13% Roman Catholic, 12% Other |
Nationality name: | Saint Vincentian |
Area: | 389 km² (150 sq mi) |
Population: | 111,269 (2021) |
Currency: | East Caribbean dollar |
Country codes: | VC, VCT (ISO 3166) |
Internet Top-Level Domain: | .vc |
Calling code: | +1-784 |
Flag emoji code: | 🇻🇨 |
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