Description :Â The map shows the flags of various North American countries.
List of All Flags of North American Countries
Country | Flag | Symbol Meaning |
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Antigua and Barbuda | The flag features a red field with an inverted isosceles triangle in the center representing the nation’s heart, with the colors symbolizing the sun, sand, and sea. | |
Bahamas | The flag consists of three horizontal bands of aquamarine (top), gold, and aquamarine, with a black equilateral triangle at the hoist side bearing a yellow sun representing the nation’s tropical location. | |
Barbados | The flag features three equal vertical bands of ultramarine (hoist side), gold, and ultramarine, with a black trident head centered on the gold band, symbolizing the sea, sand, and sun of Barbados. | |
Belize | The flag consists of a blue field with a white circle in the center bearing the coat of arms featuring a mahogany tree, supporting shields depicting tools of the logging industry, and a ship representing Belize’s history. | |
Canada | The flag features a red field with a white square at the center bearing a red maple leaf, symbolizing Canada’s unity, peace, and natural beauty. | |
Costa Rica | The flag consists of five horizontal bands of blue (top), white, red, white, and blue, with the coat of arms in the red band, symbolizing the nation’s commitment to democracy, peace, and its natural beauty. | |
Cuba | The flag features five horizontal bands of blue (top), white, and blue, with a red equilateral triangle at the hoist side bearing a white five-pointed star, symbolizing independence, liberty, and internationalism. | |
Dominica | The flag consists of a green field with a centered cross of three equal bands – the vertical part is yellow (hoist side), black, and white, with a red disc in the center bearing a green “Sisserou” parrot, the national bird of Dominica, symbolizing the country’s rich biodiversity and independence. | |
Dominican Republic | The flag features a centered white cross that extends to the edges, dividing the flag into four rectangles – the upper left and lower right are blue, and the upper right and lower left are red. The national coat of arms is centered on the cross, symbolizing freedom, independence, and unity. | |
El Salvador | The flag consists of three equal horizontal bands of blue (top), white, and blue, with the national coat of arms centered in the white band. The coat of arms depicts a triangle with five volcanoes, representing the five members of the United Provinces of Central America, and symbols of liberty, equality, and brotherhood. | |
Grenada | The flag features a centered red-bordered yellow field with a red-bordered green rectangle in the upper hoist-side corner bearing a nutmeg symbol, representing Grenada as the “Isle of Spice.” | |
Guatemala | The flag consists of three vertical bands of sky blue (hoist side), white, and sky blue, with the national emblem centered on the white band. The emblem features the Guatemalan coat of arms and symbols representing liberty, sovereignty, and the country’s geographical features. | |
Haiti | The flag features two horizontal bands – the top band is blue, and the bottom band is red, with the national coat of arms centered on the flag. The coat of arms depicts a trophy of weapons, a palm tree, and a liberty cap, symbolizing independence and liberty. | |
Honduras | The flag consists of three horizontal bands of blue (top), white, and blue, with five blue five-pointed stars arranged in an X pattern centered in the white band. The stars represent the members of the former Federal Republic of Central America – Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. | |
Jamaica | The flag features a centered gold diagonal cross dividing the flag into four triangles – the top and bottom triangles are green, and the left and right triangles are black. The gold cross represents sunshine, black symbolizes hardships overcome, and green represents hope and agricultural resources. | |
Mexico | The flag consists of three vertical bands of green (hoist side), white, and red, with the national coat of arms centered in the white band. The coat of arms features an eagle perched on a cactus, devouring a snake, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil and the founding of Mexico City. | |
Nicaragua | The flag consists of three horizontal bands of blue (top), white, and blue, with the national coat of arms centered in the white band. The coat of arms features a triangle with five volcanoes, representing the five members of the United Provinces of Central America, and symbols of liberty, equality, and fraternity. | |
Panama | The flag features two equal horizontal bands of white (top) and red, with a blue rectangle in the canton bearing two five-pointed stars and a quartered shield with symbols representing the country’s historical events, such as the separation from Colombia and the construction of the Panama Canal. | |
Saint Kitts and Nevis | The flag consists of a central green field with two diagonal bands – the upper band is black, and the lower band is red. Two white five-pointed stars are centered in the black band, representing the dual-island nation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. | |
Saint Lucia | The flag features a light blue field with a centered yellow triangle pointing toward the hoist side, with a black-edged white border representing the Pitons, two volcanic peaks on the island. The blue field symbolizes the Caribbean Sea and the sky, while the yellow represents sunshine and prosperity. | |
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | The flag features three vertical bands of blue (hoist side), gold, and green, with three green diamonds centered in the gold band, symbolizing the islands of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. | |
Trinidad and Tobago | The flag consists of a red field with a black diagonal band from the upper hoist side to the lower fly side, with a white-edged black rectangle in the canton bearing two white five-pointed stars and the Sun representing the unity and strength of Trinidad and Tobago. | |
United States | The flag features thirteen equal horizontal stripes of red (top and bottom) alternating with white, with a blue rectangle in the canton bearing fifty small, white, five-pointed stars representing the fifty states of the United States. The stars symbolize the unity and sovereignty of the states. |
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