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Flag of Antigua and Barbuda

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Quick Facts

Capital
Saint John's
Flag adopted
1981
Population
103,603
Area
442 km²
Languages
English
Currency
Eastern Caribbean dollar ($) — XCD
Demonym
Antiguan, Barbudan
Government
parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy
Subregion
Caribbean
Driving side
Left
Timezones
UTC-04:00
Independence
1981

Religions

  • Protestant 68.3%
  • Other 12.2%
  • Roman Catholic 8.2%
  • None 5.9%
  • Unspecified 5.5%

About This Flag

The flag of Antigua and Barbuda features a striking design of an inverted isosceles triangle set against a red background. The triangle is divided into three horizontal bands: black on top, blue in the middle, and white on the bottom, with a golden-yellow half-sun rising from the blue band.

The red represents the energy and dynamism of the people, the black symbolizes Africa and the heritage of the population, the blue stands for the Caribbean Sea, the white represents the sandy beaches, and the golden sun marks the dawn of a new era for the nation. The flag was designed by Reginald Samuel, a local artist, and adopted on February 27, 1981, upon independence from Britain.

What the colors & design mean

Red symbolizes the energy and vitality of the people. Black represents African ancestry. Blue stands for the Caribbean Sea and hope. White represents the sandy beaches. The rising golden sun symbolizes the dawn of a new era of independence.

red black blue yellow white

Pattern: Complex Design

Fun Facts

  • The flag was designed by Reginald Samuel, a local teacher and artist who won a national competition with over 600 entries.
  • The V-shape formed by the design is said to represent victory — reflecting the triumph of independence after centuries of colonial rule.
  • Antigua was the site of Nelson's Dockyard, a major British Royal Navy base in the Caribbean, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Antigua and Barbuda has 365 beaches — one for every day of the year — which the white band on the flag directly represents.

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