Curaçao Flag: Meaning and History

Embroidered flag patch — Curaçao

History of the flag

Curaçao's flag was adopted in 1984, after the island gained autonomous status within the Netherlands Antilles.

It was chosen in a national competition, in which over 1,200 proposals were received.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

  • The two five-pointed stars, named Curaçao and Klein Curaçao, represent the unity of a people from five continents.

  • The navy blue represents the Caribbean Sea, while the yellow stripe symbolizes the tropical sun, a source of warmth and life.