Grenada Flag: Meaning, Nutmeg, Seven Stars, History & Ratios
Explore Grenada’s red, gold and green flag, the meaning of its seven stars and nutmeg, its 1974 independence history, and its unusual land-versus-sea proportions.
1. What does the Grenada flag look like?
A broad red border surrounds a central field divided diagonally into alternating green and yellow triangles. Six gold stars sit in the red border—three above and three below—while a seventh gold star appears inside a central red disc. A stylized nutmeg appears near the hoist.
2. What do the colors and seven stars mean?
Fervour, courage, vitality, freedom and unity.
Wisdom, sunshine, warmth and friendliness.
Fertile land, vegetation and agriculture.
Grenada’s seven parishes and the hopes and aspirations of the nation.
3. Why is there a nutmeg on the flag?
The nutmeg refers to Grenada’s historic association with spice production. Government guidance links it directly to the country’s reputation as the “Isle of Spice” and to nutmeg’s traditional role in the economy.
4. Who designed the Grenada flag?
Anthony C. George of Soubise in St. Andrew Parish designed the flag. It entered official use on February 7, 1974, the day Grenada became independent from the United Kingdom.
Read the full history of the Grenada flag →
5. Why does Grenada have two official flag ratios?
| Use | Official proportion |
|---|---|
| On land | 5:3 |
| At sea | 2:1 |
That makes Grenada unusual among national flags. A reproduction intended for land display should not automatically use the same proportions as one intended for maritime use.
See the Grenada flag construction guide →
6. Grenada flag etiquette
Official guidance says the flag should not touch the ground or floor, should generally not be flown outdoors after sunset unless illuminated for an important ceremony, and should normally take precedence over other flags outside diplomatic exceptions.
Read Grenada flag etiquette and protocol →
Grenada flag quick facts
| Adopted | February 7, 1974 |
|---|---|
| Designer | Anthony C. George |
| Stars | Seven |
| Distinctive symbol | Nutmeg |
| Land ratio | 5:3 |
| Sea ratio | 2:1 |
Grenada flag FAQ
What do the seven stars represent?
Grenada’s seven parishes and national hopes and aspirations.
Who designed the flag?
Anthony C. George.
Why is there a nutmeg on it?
It represents Grenada’s spice heritage and traditional economic link with nutmeg.
When was it adopted?
February 7, 1974.
What is the official ratio?
5:3 on land and 2:1 at sea.
