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Meaning of the Flag

The national flag of Curaçao represents the country of Curaçao. It also represented the island area within the Netherlands Antilles from 1984 until its dissolution in 2010. The two stars represent Curaçao and Klein Curaçao, with the five points on each star symbolise the five continents from which Curaçao's people descend.

Flag History

1. 1982–1984
   

   After Aruba's adoption of its own flag (while still part of the Netherlands Antilles), Curaçao received approval for a flag in 1979.
2. 1984
   With some modifications, the flag was adopted on 2 July 1984.
3. Present
   

   Current national flag.

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