How to Draw the Dominica Flag: Ratio, Cross & Construction
A step-by-step construction guide to Dominica’s flag, including the official 1:2 ratio, equal-width triple cross, central red circle, ten stars and Sisserou parrot.
Dominica flag ratio
The Office of the President specifies that the flag should be in the proportion 2:1 width to height, equivalent to a 1:2 height-to-length ratio.
How to construct the triple-colored cross
Official protocol says the three stripes of the cross should be the same size. The current cross uses yellow, black and white both horizontally and vertically.
Specialist construction diagrams commonly divide the height as 9 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 9 units and the width as 21 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 21 units, preserving the 1:2 overall proportion.
How to place the red circle and parrot
The red emblem is a circle centered where the horizontal and vertical crosses meet. Inside it, place the Sisserou parrot standing on a twig and surround it with ten lime-green stars.
Official protocol specifically requires the bird’s breast to be purple.
Step-by-step drawing guide
Construction FAQ
What is the Dominica flag ratio?
1:2 height to width.
Are the cross stripes equal?
Yes. Official protocol says they should be the same size.
Is the red center a circle?
Yes.
How many stars surround the parrot?
Ten.
Office of the President — official flag protocol
Flags of the World — construction details
