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Saint Vincent & the Grenadines Flag: Meaning and History

Embroidered flag patch — Saint Vincent & the Grenadines

History of the flag

Discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1498, these Caribbean islands were colonized by the United Kingdom until 1979, the year of independence.

The current flag dates from 1985.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

  • The three diamonds form a V for ‘Vincent.’ Each diamond represents an island of the archipelago.

  • Blue illustrates the rich, crystal-clear waters of the coral archipelago.

  • Color of the sun and the vitality of the people.

  • Represents the fertility of the land.

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