Dominica’s national flag has a green field with a cross made of yellow, black and white stripes. At the centre is a red disc carrying a Sisserou parrot surrounded by ten green stars.
What does the Dominica flag look like?
The cross extends to all four edges. The Sisserou parrot, a species found only in Dominica, faces the hoist within a red circle. Ten stars form a ring around it.
What do the symbols mean?
Green represents the island’s lush vegetation. The cross reflects Christianity and is composed of colors representing different groups within the population. The ten stars represent Dominica’s ten parishes, while the Sisserou parrot is a distinctive national emblem.
History of the flag
The flag was designed by Alwin Bully and introduced at independence on November 3, 1978. Minor details, including the orientation of the parrot and star design, were standardised in later versions.
Dominica flag facts
- Adopted: November 3, 1978
- Designer: Alwin Bully
- National bird: Sisserou parrot
- Stars: ten