Flag of Dominica
The flag of the Caribbean island Dominica, which has been adopted in November 1978, consists of a grass green leaf. A cross composed of three stripes (yellow, black and white) passes through the flag. In the middle of the cross, a national bird of Dominica (sisserou parrot royal ) in the red circle and surrounded by ten green stars is depicted . The stars represent ten communes of the island, yellow refers to the indigenous people and commodities typical of the island - bananas and citruses. Black stripe refers to the color of local residents and volcanic activity of the island, whereas white color traditionally stands for peace and crystal clear waters of the local rivers.
Country information
| Sovereign State | Yes |
|---|---|
| Country codes | DM, DMA (ISO 3166-1) |
| Official name | Commonwealth of Dominica |
| Capital city | Roseau |
| Continent | North America |
| Member of | United Nations, Commonwealth of Nations, Organization of American States, Caribbean Community |
| Population | 71 808 (2019) |
| Total area | 751 km2 |
| Highest point | Morne Diablotins (1 447 m, 4 747 ft) |
| Lowest point | Caribbean Sea |
| GDP per capita | $ 7 691 (World Bank, 2018) |
| Currency | Eastern Caribbean dollar ($, XCD) |
| Calling code | +1767 |
| Internet TLD | .dm |