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Flag of Trinidad and Tobago
CapitalPort of Spain
Pop 20261,367,764
Area5,130 km²
Density267/km²
RegionCaribbean
CurrencyTrinidad and Tobago Dollar
Flag adopted2001
Head of Country
Christine Kangaloo (since 2023) · PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar (since 2025)

Meaning of the Flag

The flag of Trinidad and Tobago was adopted upon independence from the United Kingdom on 31 August 1962. Designed by Carlisle Chang (1921–2001), the flag of Trinidad and Tobago was chosen by the independence committee of 1962.

Meaning of Flag Colors

Red White Black

Red, black and white symbolise fire, earth and water.

Flag History

  1. 1921–2001
    Designed by Carlisle Chang (1921–2001), the flag of Trinidad and Tobago was chosen by the independence committee of 1962.
  2. 2001–present
    Current flag of Trinidad and Tobago
    Current national flag, in use since 2001.

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