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North America

Bahamas

Ratio: 1:2 Adopted: July 10, 1973 Usage: National

Black Blue
represents recalls the
the strength Caribbean
of the people Sea

Yellow reflects the
islands’ sandy beaches

Originally a pirate base, the Bahamas became a
formal British colony in 1783. It did not achieve
independence until July 10, 1973.

The colors of the flag are intended to seen, since many ships are registered
represent the aquamarine seas around in the Bahamas. The flag is based on
the islands and their golden sands. the British Red Ensign—red with
The flag is based on designs by the a Bahamian national flag in the
Bahamian people. Many of those canton—but is distinguished by the
submitted also included the idea of white cross, like the Cross of
sunrise, which has been incorporated St. George, across the red field.
into the coat of arms. The Bahamas has many other
The Bahamas Civil Ensign flags including one for the specific
(flown by merchant ships) is often use of the Prime Minister.

BAHAMAS CIVIL ENSIGN
The national flag is
placed in the canton The civil ensign is
distinguished from
government and
naval ensigns by
its red field

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