Flag of Antigua and Barbuda
The flag of Antigua and Barbuda was adopted in 1967 when these two islands in the Caribbean Sea became independent. The design of the flag was created by Antiguan teacher Reginald Samuels. The flag should refer to the past but also to better prospects for the future. The rising sun represents new era, two red triangles on the sides represent the energy of the local population and the black represents its African-American origins. Blue stands for hope and the gradual use of the tricolor of yellow, blue, and white evokes the sun, sea, and sand. Naval flag consists of a red St. George's cross on a white background and the national flag in the upper left corner.
Country information
| Sovereign State | Yes |
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| Country codes | AG, ATG (ISO 3166-1) |
| Official name | Antigua and Barbuda |
| Capital city | Saint John's |
| Continent | North America |
| Member of | United Nations, Commonwealth of Nations, Organization of American States, Caribbean Community |
| Population | 96 453 (2019) |
| Total area | 442 km2 |
| Highest point | Boggy Peak on Antigua (402 m, 1 319 ft) |
| Lowest point | Caribbean Sea |
| GDP per capita | $ 16 727 (World Bank, 2018) |
| Currency | Eastern Caribbean dollar ($, XCD) |
| Calling code | +1268 |
| Internet TLD | .ag |