Flag of Sint Maarten
The flag of Sint Maarten is the national flag of Sint Maarten, a country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands occupying the southern half of the island of Saint Martin. The flag, designed by 17 year old Roselle Richardson,[1] was officially adopted on 13 June 1985.[2]
Design and symbolism
The design features a horizontal bicolour of red and blue with the coat of arms of Sint Maarten on a white chevron, thus incorporating the colours of the Dutch flag.[3] The red symbolises solidarity and courage, the blue peace and assurance of pardon, and the white purity and faith.[4] The flag is similar to the War Flag of the Philippines.[5]
See also
- Coat of arms of Sint Maarten
- Flag of Saint Martin (France)
- Flag of the Netherlands Antilles (Larger body to which Sint Maarten belonged until 2010.)
References
- ^ "Museum Sint Maarten". Archived from the original on 2014-05-28. Retrieved 2015-03-21.
- ^ "The St. Maarten Flag was ratified 31 years ago". SoualigaPost.com. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
- ^ "Semper pro Grediens Sint-Maarten". www.inyourpocket.com. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
- ^ Dept., Editorial. "Flag Day - SXM". www.thedailyherald.sx. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
- ^ "Sint Maarten Flag description - Government". www.indexmundi.com. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
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