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The flag of Grenada features the usual Pan-African colors of red, Gold and green since, the country has an African origin. The flag was given official status in 1974. Although the civil ensign and the national flag of Grenada are different, yet, they are only marginally so differing only in the color ratio. The naval ensign of Grenada portrays the British white ensign but with the national flag being featured on the cross.
On the Pan African color background are portrayed 7 stars which are a representation of the 7 parishes in this small Caribbean island. One of the stars, the central one is portrayed specially with a red disk surrounding it and this star is a dedication to Saint George after whom the capital of Grenada has been named. The flag also gives due importance to the name of “Spice Island” that Grenada is popularly referred to as. On the flag's left-hand corner is portrayed a clove of nutmeg which incidentally is also Grenada's principal crop.
