Flag of Dominican Republic
A centred white cross splits the flag into blue and red quarters, with the coat of arms in the middle.
- Colours
- blue
- red
- white
- Region
- North America
- Adopted
- 1844
What the flag of Dominican Republic means
Blue stands for liberty, red for the blood of the heroes of independence and the white cross for faith and sacrifice. The coat of arms in the centre shows an open Bible, one of the few national flags to do so.
Where is Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic is in North America. The nearest countries in Battuta are Haiti, Cuba, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis and Antigua and Barbuda. Find it yourself on the 3D globe in Waypoint: North America.
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Questions and answers
When was the flag of Dominican Republic adopted?
The current flag of Dominican Republic was adopted in 1844.
What colours are on the flag of Dominican Republic?
The main colours of the flag of Dominican Republic are blue, red and white.