Flag of Grenada
North America, Central America and the Caribbean · GD · Vector source, 4:3 aspect ratio
- RegionNorth America, Central America and the Caribbean
- ISO codeGD
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Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Grenada |
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| Country | Grenada |
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| Official Name | Grenada |
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| Capital | St. George’s |
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| Continent | Americas |
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| Region | Caribbean |
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| ISO Code | GD / GRD |
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| Internet Domain | .gd |
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| Calling Code | +1473 |
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| Currency | Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD) |
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| Official Language(s) | English |
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| Demonym | Grenadian |
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| Area | 344 km² |
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| Population | 111,454 (approx.) |
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| Coastline | Has a sea coast |
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| United Nations Member | Yes |
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Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of Grenada |
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| Current Version Adopted | 7 February 1974 |
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| Design First Used | 1974 |
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| Flag Proportion | 3:5 |
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| Flag Shape | Rectangular |
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| Number of Colours | 3 |
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| Main Colours | Red, Gold, Green |
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| Designer | Anthony C. George |
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| Design Type | Red border with stars, a divided field and a nutmeg |
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| Nickname | No widely used nickname |
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| Official Status | Official national flag |
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| Governing Authority | Government of Grenada |
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Flag Colour Information
| Colour | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK | Pantone |
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| Red | | #CE1126 | 206, 17, 38 | 0, 92, 82, 19 | No official Pantone reference |
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| Gold | | #FCD116 | 252, 209, 22 | 0, 17, 91, 1 | No official Pantone reference |
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| Green | | #007A5E | 0, 122, 94 | 100, 0, 23, 52 | No official Pantone reference |
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Flag Design and Symbolism
| Seven stars | The six parishes and the dependency of Carriacou and Petite Martinique |
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| Nutmeg | The crop that gives Grenada its name of the Isle of Spice, the only national flag to show one |
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| Red | Stands for courage and vitality. |
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| Gold | Stands for wisdom, warmth and the sun. |
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| Green | Stands for the fertile land and its agriculture. |
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Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
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| 7 February 1974 | Raised at independence from the United Kingdom |
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| Present | The flag remains in official use |
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Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio (height : width) | 3:5 |
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| Hoist (height) | 3 units |
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| Fly (width) | 5 units |
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| Layout | Red border with stars, a divided field and a nutmeg |
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| Band / Stripe Construction | No stripes; a red border frames a field quartered by diagonals |
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| Construction Sheet Available | Yes |
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| Governing Specification | Grenada Constitution Order (1973) |
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How the Flag of Grenada Is Used
| Setting | Flown | Notes |
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| Government buildings | Yes | Flown on official premises |
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| Schools and public institutions | Yes | Common in daily and ceremonial use |
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| Private and civil use | Yes | May be flown by members of the public |
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| Public holidays and commemorations | Yes | Displayed on national days of remembrance |
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| Armed forces | No | No separate military flag is in use |
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| Naval ensign | Yes | Flown by naval and merchant vessels |
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| Embassies and consulates | Yes | Flown at diplomatic missions abroad |
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| International sport | Yes | Used at the Olympic Games and world championships |
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| United Nations building | Yes | Flown in the row of member states |
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Other Official Flags of Grenada
| Flag Type | Purpose | In Use |
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| National flag | The primary flag shown on this page | Yes |
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| Civil flag | Flown by private citizens and organisations | Yes |
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| War flag | Carried by the armed forces on land | No |
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| Naval ensign | Flown at sea by naval and merchant vessels | Yes |
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| Air force ensign | Used by the air force | No |
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| Presidential standard | Marks the presence of the head of state | No |
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| Royal standard | Marks the presence of the monarch | No |
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| Historical flags | Earlier designs no longer in official use | Not documented |
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Quick Facts About the Flag
| Years in Use (current design) | 52 years |
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| Adoption Date | 7 February 1974 |
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| Earliest Recorded Use | 1974 |
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| Designer | Anthony C. George |
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| Nickname | No widely used nickname |
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| Dominant Colour | Red |
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| Flags It Resembles | No close relatives among national flags |
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| Notable Feature | Red border with stars, a divided field and a nutmeg |
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