Statements (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
national flag
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| gptkbp:bornIn |
1964
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| gptkbp:capital |
gptkb:Nassau
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| gptkbp:colors |
black
gold distinctive and recognizable black for strength, aquamarine for sea, gold for beaches aquamarine black, aquamarine, gold |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:The_Bahamas
|
| gptkbp:design |
gptkb:Cecil_Wallace-Whitfield
horizontal stripes |
| gptkbp:flag |
gptkb:British_Blue_Ensign
1:2 three horizontal stripes used in international events part of national identity should not touch the ground represents national pride must be displayed correctly used in different contexts should be displayed prominently should be raised at sunrise and lowered at sunset the aquamarine represents the sea the gold represents the sandy beaches the black triangle represents the strength of the people simple yet meaningful should be treated with dignity used by citizens a symbol of freedom and independence central to national celebrations flag is rectangular reflects the country's heritage represents the nation's identity should be raised with respect adopted_after_independence_from_the_UK derived_from_British_colonial_flags represents_the_Bahamas_internationally |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Flag of The Bahamas
|
| gptkbp:independence |
July 10, 1973
|
| gptkbp:is_displayed_on |
national holidays
government buildings |
| gptkbp:is_used_in |
official ceremonies
Bahamas_National_Football_Team Bahamas_Olympic_Team |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Caribbean_Sea
|
| gptkbp:nationalTeam |
March On, Bahamaland
|
| gptkbp:officialLanguage |
English
|
| gptkbp:proportions |
1:2
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| gptkbp:symbolism |
natural resources
the sun the people |
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
freedom
strength unity |