The Bahamas flag has a black triangle at the hoist and three horizontal stripes of aquamarine, gold and aquamarine. It was adopted when the country became independent in 1973.

What does the Bahamas flag look like?

A black equilateral triangle points from the hoist into three horizontal bands: aquamarine at the top, gold in the centre and aquamarine at the bottom.

What do the colors mean?

Official symbolism associates black with the strength and unity of the Bahamian people. Aquamarine represents the surrounding sea, while gold represents the sun and the country’s natural resources.

History of the flag

The design was selected in preparation for independence from the United Kingdom and first raised as the national flag on July 10, 1973.

Bahamas flag facts

• Adopted: July 10, 1973
• Colors: aquamarine, gold and black
• Design: three stripes and black triangle