Bahamas Flag

The Bahamas flag is an ideal embodiment of the objectives of its common people. The flag also represents the image the country has etched out for itself in the global arena.

Flag of Bahamas

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Bahamas Flag Description
The Bahamas flag depicts an equilateral triangle that is black in color. It has been placed over a horizontal backdrop. The background is made up of two main colors - gold and aquamarine.The Bahamas flag is among the few national flags that have an approximate 1:2 ratio. Gold and aquamarine are the major colors of the flag.

These two colors are represented in three flat stripes - there are two strips of aquamarine that are punctuated by a golden line. All the three color bands are of equal dimensions.

The national flag of this Caribbean country is full of symbolism. The color black stands for the power and energy of the common people who have pledged to stay united. The triangle is representative of the strength of mind and hard work shown by people of Bahamas. The sun and the sea that have come to symbolize the state are correspondingly represented by gold and aquamarine.

Official Name: Commonwealth of the Bahamas
Proportion: 1:2
Adopted on: July 10, 1973
Location: Atlantic Ocean
Capital City: Nassau
Major Cities: Freeport, Freetown, West End, Coopers Town
Area: 5,358 square miles
Population: 353,658
Currency: Bahamian dollar (BSD)
Language: English
National Anthem: March On, Bahamaland

Facts about Bahamas flag

Country	Bahamas
Designed by	Dr. Hervis Bain
Adopted	Jul 10, 1973
Revision	NA
Design and Colors	A horizontal triband of aquamarine (top and bottom) and gold with a black chevron based on the hoist side
Size Ratio	1:2

Last Updated On : November 3, 2015