Flag of Barbados

GPTKB entity

Statements (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:national_flag
gptkbp:color gold represents the sand
blue represents the sea and sky
gptkbp:colors gptkb:blue
gptkb:gold
gptkbp:constructed_in November 30, 1966
gptkbp:country gptkb:Barbados
gptkbp:design gptkb:Grantley_Adams
vertical triband
gptkbp:flag civil ensign
should not touch the ground
should be displayed prominently
gptkbp:flag_colors blue and gold
2:3
unity and freedom
1.5m x 1m
symbol of national pride
internationally recognized
on government buildings
used in sports events
reflects colonial history
Barbadian identity
should be raised at sunrise and lowered at sunset
three vertical bands
simple yet meaningful
national events and ceremonies
created by a committee
national pride and heritage
Barbados' culture and history
Barbados' independence and democracy
Barbados' national identity
Barbados' sovereignty
Barbados' values
a symbol of unity among Barbadians
blue for hope and freedom
blue for the ocean and sky
gold for prosperity and wealth
gold for the beaches
replaced the British Blue Ensign
represents the Barbadian people
represents the country's independence
represents the island's maritime heritage
trident head in the center
gptkbp:flag_cultural_importance part of national celebrations
gptkbp:flag_display_locations schools and public places
gptkbp:flag_etiquette_rules should be displayed correctly
gptkbp:flag_historical_significance marks independence from Britain
gptkbp:flag_usage_rules should be flown at half-mast during mourning
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Flag of Barbados
gptkbp:is_adopted_by gptkb:1966
gptkbp:proportions 2:3
gptkbp:similar_flags gptkb:Flag_of_Palau
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gptkbp:status gptkb:national_flag
gptkbp:symbol gptkb:JUnit
gptkbp:trident represents the sea god Neptune
gptkbp:used_in national holidays
gptkbp:year_created November 30, 1966
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Barbados
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4