Flag of Haiti
Flag NameFlag of Haiti
Country NameHaiti
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2HT
Date Adopted1986-02-25
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio3:5
Primary ColorsBlue, Red, White
Symbolism DescriptionThe blue and red bands are derived from the French tricolor, with the white removed to symbolize the expulsion of white colonists and the union of the black and mulatto people of Haiti. Red is often associated with the blood shed for independence, and blue with the future prosperity or the African heritage. The coat of arms on the state flag features a palm tree surmounted by a Phrygian cap, surrounded by military trophies, symbolizing independence, liberty, and the nation's readiness to defend itself. The motto 'L'Union Fait La Force' (Unity Makes Strength) is also present.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerJean-Jacques Dessalines
Has Coat of Armstrue
Related FlagsFlag of France, Historical flags of Haiti
Legal DescriptionThe design of the flag is enshrined in the Constitution of Haiti, with its current form officially readopted on February 25, 1986.
Description
The national flag of Haiti consists of two horizontal bands of blue and red. For the state flag, a white rectangular panel is placed in the center bearing the coat of arms. The civil flag omits the coat of arms.
