Sint Eustatius Flag
National Flag of Sint Eustatius
What does the Sint Eustatius flag mean?
Gold star: the unity of the people of Sint Eustatius. Blue polygons: the Caribbean Sea surrounding the island. Green silhouette: The Quill, the dormant volcano at the island's centre. Red edging: the flamboyant tree associated with Emancipation Day.
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Quick Facts About Sint Eustatius and flag of Sint Eustatius
- Adopted:
- Adopted 29 July 2004 and first raised on 16 November 2004 (Statia Day); retained as the official flag of the special municipality of Sint Eustatius since 2010.
- Aspect Ratio:
- 2:3
- Capital:
- Oranjestad
- Population:
- Approximately 3,100
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The flag of Sint Eustatius has a central white diamond bearing a green silhouette of the island and a golden five-pointed star at its top, set on a field of four blue polygons each edged in red. Blue represents the surrounding Caribbean Sea, the green silhouette depicts The Quill volcano at the island's heart, red recalls the flamboyant tree, the white diamond alludes to the 'Golden Rock' waterfall of the island anthem, and the gold star stands for unity.
Sint Eustatius Flag – Symbolism and Meaning
- Gold star: the unity of the people of Sint Eustatius.
- Blue polygons: the Caribbean Sea surrounding the island.
- Green silhouette: The Quill, the dormant volcano at the island's centre.
- Red edging: the flamboyant tree associated with Emancipation Day.
- White diamond: the 'Golden Rock' waterfall celebrated in the island anthem.
Sint Eustatius Flag - History and Origins
Designed by Zuwena Suares and chosen through a public competition, the flag was adopted on 29 July 2004 and officially hoisted on Statia Day, 16 November 2004. When the Netherlands Antilles was dissolved in 2010, Sint Eustatius became a special municipality of the Netherlands and kept the flag as its official symbol.
Sint Eustatius Flag - Design Elements
A 2:3 field divided into four five-sided blue polygons, each fimbriated (edged) in red, framing a central white diamond. Within the diamond is a green silhouette of the island, topped by a golden five-pointed star.
Sint Eustatius Flag - Usage Guidelines and Protocol
Flown on public buildings and at official occasions across Sint Eustatius, most prominently on Statia Day (16 November). As a special municipality of the Netherlands, the Dutch national flag takes precedence in official displays.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the colors of the Sint Eustatius Flag represent?
<ul><li><strong>Gold star:</strong> the unity of the people of Sint Eustatius.</li><li><strong>Blue polygons:</strong> the Caribbean Sea surrounding the island.</li><li><strong>Green silhouette:</strong> The Quill, the dormant volcano at the island's centre.</li><li><strong>Red edging:</strong> the flamboyant tree associated with Emancipation Day.</li><li><strong>White diamond:</strong> the 'Golden Rock' waterfall celebrated in the island anthem.</li></ul>
When was the Sint Eustatius Flag adopted?
The Sint Eustatius flag was adopted on Adopted 29 July 2004 and first raised on 16 November 2004 (Statia Day); retained as the official flag of the special municipality of Sint Eustatius since 2010., marking an important milestone in the country's development as an independent nation.
What is the aspect ratio of the Sint Eustatius Flag?
The Sint Eustatius flag has an aspect ratio of 2:3, which determines the proportional relationship between its width and height for official display purposes.