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Dominican Rep. Flag: Meaning and History

Embroidered flag patch — Dominican Rep.

History of the flag

The Dominican Republic declared its independence in 1844, when the flag was made official, bearing its motto: God, Country, Liberty.

Today, the island of Hispaniola is divided in two, Haiti to the west and the Dominican Republic to the east.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

  • Its coat of arms, in the center of a white cross, symbolizes the Dominicans' attachment to the Catholic religion.

  • Blue embodies the freedom of the people.

  • Red represents the sacrifices and blood shed for independence.

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