Flag of the Dominican Republic
The flag of the Dominican Republic is divided by a centered white cross into four rectangles. The upper hoist and lower fly rectangles are blue, while the upper fly and lower hoist rectangles are red. In the middle of the cross is the coat of arms, which shows an open Bible, a cross and flags, framed by laurel and palm branches and the motto Dios, Patria, Libertad.
Colors
- Red #C81828 · 35%
- Blue #082868 · 35%
- White #F8F8F8 · 29%
Proportions: 2:3
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of the Dominican Republic
Blue stands for liberty, red for the blood of the heroes who fought for the nation, and the white cross for faith and the sacrifice of the people. The Dominican Republic is often noted as the only country whose flag shows a Bible. The flag goes back to independence from Haiti in 1844.
Map of the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is a Caribbean country on the island of Hispaniola, which it shares with Haiti to the west. It lies between Cuba and Puerto Rico, with the Atlantic Ocean to the north and the Caribbean Sea to the south.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of the Dominican Republic?
The flag of the Dominican Republic is red, blue, and white.
What are the proportions of the flag of the Dominican Republic?
The flag of the Dominican Republic has a ratio of 2:3 (height to width).
What does the flag of the Dominican Republic mean?
Blue stands for liberty, red for the blood of the heroes who fought for the nation, and the white cross for faith and the sacrifice of the people. The Dominican Republic is often noted as the only country whose flag shows a Bible. The flag goes back to independence from Haiti in 1844.
Can I download the flag of the Dominican Republic?
Yes: this page has the flag of the Dominican Republic as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (Juan Pablo Duarte).
