The nation gained independence in 1079, and the national flag was made official in 1985. At the time of independence, a breadfruit tree was depicted in the center. The three diamonds in the center of the current flag is called "Gems of the Antilles", and represents the founder St. Vincentio's V and the approximately 600 islands in the nation. Blue epxresses the Caribbean sea and sky, yellow, the sun and sand, green, agricultural produce and vitality of the citizens.
Three islands that constitute a country, Initial of Vincent | |
Sky, Caribbean | |
Sun, country | |
Agricultural produce, Vitality of the nation |
Area | Capital | Language | Major industry | Currency |
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390km² | Kingstown | English | Agriculture, Tourism | East Caribbean dollar |