National flag of the Bahamas

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:national_flag
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:national_identity
gptkbp:colors gptkb:black
gptkb:gold
aquamarine
gptkbp:country gptkb:Bahamas
gptkbp:cultural_significance represents national pride
gptkbp:design gptkb:unknown
horizontal stripes
gptkbp:flag July 10
should not touch the ground
civil and state use
should be displayed prominently
gptkbp:flag_colors gptkb:national_flag
2:1 ratio
unity of the people
triangle and stripes
used in different contexts
black for strength, aquamarine for sea, gold for beaches
black, aquamarine, gold
should be raised at sunrise and lowered at sunset
three horizontal stripes with a black triangle
marks independence from Britain
derived from the colonial flag
sovereignty of the Bahamas
gptkbp:flag_representation_in_arts featured in local art
gptkbp:flag_representation_in_celebrations used in national celebrations
gptkbp:flag_representation_in_community_events used in local community events
gptkbp:flag_representation_in_diplomacy used in diplomatic missions
gptkbp:flag_representation_in_education taught in schools
gptkbp:flag_representation_in_government used by government officials
gptkbp:flag_representation_in_history part of national history curriculum
gptkbp:flag_representation_in_international_events displayed at international events
gptkbp:flag_representation_in_media shown in films and television
gptkbp:flag_representation_in_military used by military forces
gptkbp:flag_representation_in_public_spaces displayed in public spaces
gptkbp:flag_representation_in_sports worn by athletes
gptkbp:flag_representation_in_tourism promoted in tourism materials
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label National flag of the Bahamas
gptkbp:inspired_by the natural beauty of the Bahamas
gptkbp:is_adopted_by gptkb:1964
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Bahamas Independence Day
gptkbp:is_displayed_in gptkb:government_buildings
gptkbp:proportions 1:2
gptkbp:recognized_by international community
gptkbp:related_flags gptkb:British_colonial_flag
gptkbp:replaced_by previous flag
gptkbp:status gptkb:national_flag
gptkbp:symbolism the aquamarine represents the sea
the gold represents the sandy beaches
the black triangle represents strength
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:Bahamas
gptkbp:used_in official ceremonies
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bahamian_Air_Force
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7