Flag of Trinidad and Tobago
- Flag of Trinidad and Tobago
The flag of Trinidad and Tobago was adopted upon independence in 1962. The red represents the vitality of the land and the people. The warmth, strength and energy of the sun, and the courage & friendliness of the people. The white stands for the sea by which the land is bound.The cradle of our heritage. The purity of national aspirations and the equality of all men. The black represents strength, unity and purpose. The natural wealth of the land. The dedication of the people joined together by one strong bond. Together the colours chosen represent the elements Earth , Water and Fire which encompass all our past, present and future and inspire us as one united, vital, free and dedicated people.
In blazons, the flag is "Gules, a bend Sable fimbriated Argent".
Ensigns
The civil ensign is the national flag in a 1:2 ratio. The naval ensign (used by coast guard vessels) is a British white ensign with the national flag in the canton.
Colonial flag
Prior to independence in 1962 Trinidad and Tobago used a British blue ensign defaced with a circular badge depicting a ship arriving in front of a mountain.
ee also
*Flag of the West Indies Federation (January 1958-May 1962)
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