The flag of Sint Maarten is a bicolor of red and blue, with a white triangle in the center, with the coat of arms at the hoist. It is a country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands occupying the southern half of the island of Saint Martin. The flag, designed by 17 year old Roselle Richardson, was officially adopted on 13 June 1985.
Symbolism[]
The design features a horizontal bicolor of red and blue with the coat of arms of Sint Maarten on a white chevron, thus incorporating the colors of the Dutch flag. The red symbolizes solidarity and courage, the blue peace and assurance of pardon, and the white purity and faith.
The Latin phrase Semper Pro Grediens means "Always progressing".
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