Caribbean
Saint Kitts and Nevis
A diagonal design divided by a black band edged in yellow from the lower hoist to the upper fly, with green above and red below, and two white stars on the black band. It was adopted at independence from the United Kingdom.
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Adopted
1983
Proportion
2:3
Colours
5
Colours & their meaning
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Green
The islands’ fertility and agricultural resources.
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Red
The struggle of the people from slavery and colonialism.
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Black
The African heritage of the people.
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Yellow
Sunshine.
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White
No separate official symbolism beyond the stars themselves.
Symbols & emblems
Two stars
The stars stand for hope and liberty.
Did you know?
Saint Kitts and Nevis is one of the few national flags with a strongly diagonal layout rather than horizontal or vertical stripes.