Flag of Grenada

Flag of Grenada

Overview

Country Grenada
Adopted 1974
Aspect ratio 3:5
Colors
(3)
Elements Stars

Description

A wide red border surrounds a central field divided into four triangles: two yellow triangles at the top and bottom, and two green triangles at the hoist and fly. Six yellow five-pointed stars are spaced evenly along the red border, while a seventh star rests in a red circle at the center, and a stylized nutmeg pod appears in the hoist-side green triangle.

Symbolism

Red signifies the courage and vitality of the Grenadian people, while yellow represents wisdom and the sun, and green denotes the island's lush vegetation. Seven yellow stars represent the nation's original administrative parishes, with the central star specifically highlighting the capital city of St. George's. Inclusion of a nutmeg pod on the hoist side commemorates the island's reputation as the 'Spice Isle' and its significance as a major global exporter of the spice. These combined elements emphasize national unity and the importance of the country's agricultural heritage.

History

Grenada officially adopted this national flag upon gaining independence from the United Kingdom on February 7, 1974. Designed by local artist Anthony C. George, the design replaced the blue, yellow, and green horizontal tricolor used during the period of associated statehood. Earlier colonial versions typically featured the British Blue Ensign with a badge depicting a sailing ship. This specific design has remained the national standard through various political transitions, including the revolutionary period of the late 1970s and early 1980s.