Flag of Antigua and Barbuda
A red field with an inverted triangle of black, blue and white bands, and a yellow sun rising from the black.
- Colours
- red
- black
- blue
- white
- yellow
- Region
- North America
- Adopted
- 1967
What the flag of Antigua and Barbuda means
The rising sun marks the dawn of a new era. Black stands for the African heritage of the people, blue for hope and the sea, and red for their energy; the yellow, blue and white together are read as sun, sea and sand. The V shape stands for victory.
Where is Antigua and Barbuda?
Antigua and Barbuda is in North America. The nearest countries in Battuta are Saint Kitts and Nevis, Dominica, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Barbados. Find it yourself on the 3D globe in Waypoint: North America.
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Questions and answers
When was the flag of Antigua and Barbuda adopted?
The current flag of Antigua and Barbuda was adopted in 1967.
What colours are on the flag of Antigua and Barbuda?
The main colours of the flag of Antigua and Barbuda are red, black, blue, white and yellow.