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Flag of Saint Lucia

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Quick Facts

Capital
Castries
Flag adopted
2002
Population
184,100
Area
616 km²
Languages
English
Currency
Eastern Caribbean dollar ($) — XCD
Demonym
Saint Lucian
Government
parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy
Subregion
Caribbean
Driving side
Left
Timezones
UTC-04:00
Independence
1979

Religions

  • Roman Catholic 61.5%
  • Protestant 28.9%
  • None 5.9%
  • Rastafarian 1.9%
  • Unspecified 1.4%
  • Other 0.4%

About This Flag

The flag of Saint Lucia features a cerulean (light) blue field with a large triangle design in the center — a yellow (gold) isosceles triangle in front of a black arrowhead shape, both outlined in white. The blue represents the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean surrounding the island.

The gold triangle symbolizes the sunshine and prosperity, the black triangle represents the island's volcanic origins and the influence of the Black/African population, and the white border signifies the harmony between races. The two triangles also evoke the twin peaks of the Pitons, Saint Lucia's famous volcanic spires and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Designed by Dunstan St. Omer, the flag was adopted on March 1, 1967, and slightly modified in 2002.

What the colors & design mean

Blue represents the surrounding sea and sky. The golden triangle symbolizes sunshine and prosperity. The black triangle represents volcanic origins and African heritage. The white border symbolizes racial harmony. Together the triangles evoke the iconic twin Pitons.

blue yellow black white

Pattern: Solid Field

Fun Facts

  • The flag's triangular design is meant to represent the Pitons — two dramatic volcanic spires (Gros Piton and Petit Piton) that rise from the sea and are Saint Lucia's most famous landmarks.
  • Saint Lucia changed hands between France and Britain 14 times, more than any other Caribbean island, earning it the nickname 'The Helen of the West Indies.'
  • The flag was designed by Dunstan St. Omer, one of Saint Lucia's most celebrated artists, who was also known for his vibrant church murals across the island.
  • Saint Lucia has produced two Nobel laureates — economist Sir Arthur Lewis and poet Derek Walcott — the most per capita of any sovereign nation.

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