Caribbean
Trinidad and Tobago
A red field with a black diagonal band from the upper hoist to the lower fly, edged in white. It was adopted at independence in 1962.
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Adopted
1962
Proportion
3:5
Colours
3
Colours & their meaning
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Red
The vitality of the land and the warmth and energy of the people and the sun.
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Black
The strength, unity, and purpose of the people, and the natural wealth of the land.
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White
The sea surrounding the islands and purity of aspiration.
Did you know?
Its striking diagonal layout makes it one of only a small number of national flags without horizontal or vertical main divisions.