Caribbean
Dominica
A green flag with a centered cross of three narrow bands—yellow, black and white—overlaid by a red disc bearing a purple Sisserou parrot encircled by ten green stars. It was first adopted in 1978 and modified several times before the current version was standardized in 1990.
Adopted
1990
Proportion
1:2
Colours
5
Colours & their meaning
Green
Officially represents the lush vegetation and forests of Dominica.
Yellow
Officially represents sunshine and the main agricultural products, especially citrus and bananas.
Black
Officially represents the rich soil and the African heritage of the people.
White
Officially represents pure water and rivers.
Red
Officially symbolizes social justice.
Symbols & emblems
Sisserou parrot
The imperial amazon, endemic to Dominica, symbolizes the island’s natural heritage.
Ten green stars
They represent Dominica’s ten parishes.
Triple-colored cross
The cross reflects the Trinity and the Christian faith.
Did you know?
Dominica’s flag is the only national flag to feature the color purple prominently.