Saba Flag
National Flag of Saba
What does the Saba flag mean?
Gold star: the island of Saba. Red: courage, unity and strength. White: peace. Blue: the sea and Saba's bond with the Netherlands.
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Quick Facts About Saba and flag of Saba
- Adopted:
- Adopted on 6 December 1985, now celebrated as Saba Day.
- Aspect Ratio:
- 2:3
- Capital:
- The Bottom
- Population:
- Approximately 1,900
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The flag of Saba has a white diamond at its centre charged with a golden five-pointed star, framed by two red triangles at the top and two blue triangles at the bottom. The star represents the island of Saba, red stands for courage, unity and strength, white for peace, and blue for the surrounding sea and Saba's ties to the Netherlands.
Saba Flag – Symbolism and Meaning
- Gold star: the island of Saba.
- Red: courage, unity and strength.
- White: peace.
- Blue: the sea and Saba's bond with the Netherlands.
Saba Flag - History and Origins
Designed by 18-year-old Saban Edmond Daniel Johnson and selected from 130 entries in a competition, the flag was first raised on 6 December 1985, now Saba Day. Saba had flown the Dutch flag since 1816 and kept its own flag on becoming a special municipality of the Netherlands in 2010.
Saba Flag - Design Elements
A 2:3 field divided by a large central white diamond into four triangles — two red at the top and two blue at the bottom. The diamond bears a single golden five-pointed star.
Saba Flag - Usage Guidelines and Protocol
Flown on public buildings and at island celebrations, above all on Saba Day (6 December). As a special municipality of the Netherlands, the Dutch national flag takes precedence in official protocol.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the colors of the Saba Flag represent?
<ul><li><strong>Gold star:</strong> the island of Saba.</li><li><strong>Red:</strong> courage, unity and strength.</li><li><strong>White:</strong> peace.</li><li><strong>Blue:</strong> the sea and Saba's bond with the Netherlands.</li></ul>
When was the Saba Flag adopted?
The Saba flag was adopted on Adopted on 6 December 1985, now celebrated as Saba Day., marking an important milestone in the country's development as an independent nation.
What is the aspect ratio of the Saba Flag?
The Saba flag has an aspect ratio of 2:3, which determines the proportional relationship between its width and height for official display purposes.