Use | National flag and civil ensign |
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Proportion | 2:3 |
Adopted | February 27, 1967 |
Design | A horizontal tri-colour of black, blue (half-width), and white, with two red right scalene triangles on opposite sides. On the black band is a yellow half-sun with nine rays |
Designed by | Sir Reginald Samuel |
Use | State ensign |
Proportion | 2:3 |
Design | A white field with a red cross, the national flag in the canton |
The national flag of Antigua and Barbuda was adopted on 27 February 1967 to mark the achievement of self-government. A competition to design the flag was held in which more than 600 local people entered. The winning design was put forth by nationally well-known artist and sculptor Sir Reginald Samuel.[1]