Properties (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
national flag
|
| gptkbp:bornIn |
1973
July 10, 1973 |
| gptkbp:colors |
black
gold black for strength, aquamarine for sea, gold for beaches aquamarine black, aquamarine, gold |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:Bahamas
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
represents national pride
reflects_the_identity_of_the_Bahamas |
| gptkbp:design |
unknown
horizontal stripes |
| gptkbp:firstFlight |
July 10, 1973
|
| gptkbp:flag |
gptkb:British_Blue_Ensign
1:2 unity and freedom national flag three horizontal stripes recognized internationally none officially recognized symbol of independence 2:1 ratio important national symbol should not touch the ground should be treated with respect civil and state use should be displayed prominently used in diplomatic contexts should be displayed in a dignified manner national holidays and events a source of national pride and unity designed to reflect the country's heritage marks the transition to self-governance often featured in tourism promotions should be hoisted at sunrise and lowered at sunset adopted_after_independence_from_the_UK integral_to_Bahamian_identity represents_the_Bahamian_people the_natural_environment_of_the_Bahamas worn_by_athletes_representing_the_Bahamas |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Flag of the Bahamas
|
| gptkbp:inspiration |
natural_beauty_of_the_Bahamas
|
| gptkbp:is_used_in |
1973
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Bahamas
|
| gptkbp:proportions |
1:2
|
| gptkbp:related_to |
flags_of_Caribbean_nations
|
| gptkbp:ribbon |
represents the golden beaches
|
| gptkbp:sister_ship |
represent the waters surrounding the islands
represents the strength of the people |
| gptkbp:status |
national symbol
|
| gptkbp:symbolism |
black represents strength
aquamarine represents the sea gold represents the sandy beaches |