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Flag of Saint Lucia

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Flag of Saint Lucia
  • RegionNorth America, Central America and the Caribbean
  • ISO codeLC
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Basic Flag Information

Flag NameFlag of Saint Lucia
CountrySaint Lucia
Official NameSaint Lucia
CapitalCastries
ContinentAmericas
RegionCaribbean
ISO CodeLC / LCA
Internet Domain.lc
Calling Code+1758
CurrencyEastern Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Official Language(s)English
DemonymSaint Lucian
Area616 km²
Population181,889 (approx.)
CoastlineHas a sea coast
United Nations MemberYes

Flag Specifications

Official Flag NameFlag of Saint Lucia
Current Version Adopted22 February 2002
Design First Used1967
Flag Proportion1:2
Flag ShapeRectangular
Number of Colours4
Main ColoursCerulean Blue, Gold, Black, White
DesignerDunstan St Omer
Design TypeBlue field with a black and white arrowhead over a gold triangle
NicknameNo widely used nickname
Official StatusOfficial national flag
Governing AuthorityGovernment of Saint Lucia

Flag Colour Information

ColourAppearanceHEX CodeRGBCMYKPantone
Cerulean Blue#66CCFF102, 204, 25560, 20, 0, 0No official Pantone reference
Gold#FCD116252, 209, 220, 17, 91, 1No official Pantone reference
Black#0000000, 0, 00, 0, 0, 100No official Pantone reference
White#FFFFFF255, 255, 2550, 0, 0, 0No official Pantone reference

Flag Design and Symbolism

Twin trianglesThe Pitons, the two volcanic peaks at Soufrière, rising from the sea
Black and whitePlaced side by side for the harmony of the island’s two main cultures
Cerulean BlueStands for the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.
GoldStands for the sunshine and prosperity.
BlackStands for the African cultural heritage.
WhiteStands for the European cultural heritage, set beside the black.

Flag History

Year / PeriodEvent
1 March 1967Adopted on becoming an associated state
22 February 1979Modified at independence
22 February 2002The present proportions and shade of blue are fixed
PresentThe flag remains in official use

Flag Dimensions and Construction

Official Ratio (height : width)1:2
Hoist (height)1 units
Fly (width)2 units
LayoutBlue field with a black and white arrowhead over a gold triangle
Band / Stripe ConstructionNo stripes; overlapping triangles are centred on the field
Construction Sheet AvailableYes
Governing SpecificationSaint Lucia Constitution Order (1978)

How the Flag of Saint Lucia Is Used

SettingFlownNotes
Government buildingsYesFlown on official premises
Schools and public institutionsYesCommon in daily and ceremonial use
Private and civil useYesMay be flown by members of the public
Public holidays and commemorationsYesDisplayed on national days of remembrance
Armed forcesNoNo separate military flag is in use
Naval ensignYesFlown by naval and merchant vessels
Embassies and consulatesYesFlown at diplomatic missions abroad
International sportYesUsed at the Olympic Games and world championships
United Nations buildingYesFlown in the row of member states

Other Official Flags of Saint Lucia

Flag TypePurposeIn Use
National flagThe primary flag shown on this pageYes
Civil flagFlown by private citizens and organisationsYes
War flagCarried by the armed forces on landNo
Naval ensignFlown at sea by naval and merchant vesselsYes
Air force ensignUsed by the air forceNo
Presidential standardMarks the presence of the head of stateNo
Royal standardMarks the presence of the monarchNo
Historical flagsEarlier designs no longer in official useYes

Quick Facts About the Flag

Years in Use (current design)24 years
Adoption Date22 February 2002
Earliest Recorded Use1967
DesignerDunstan St Omer
NicknameNo widely used nickname
Dominant ColourCerulean Blue
Flags It ResemblesNo close relatives among national flags
Notable FeatureBlue field with a black and white arrowhead over a gold triangle