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Flags of the Caribbean and Central America

A trident on a blue and gold background, a rare bird perched on Dominica's flag, a spice unique in the world on Grenada's: Caribbean vexillology teems with little-known symbols. 15 flags to recognise, from the Lesser Antilles to the coasts of the Americas.

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The 15 quiz questions

Question 1 : Which country is represented by this flag?

Possible answers:

  • Saint Lucia
  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Bahamas
  • Barbados

Explanation: The broken trident (without handle) symbolizes the break with colonialism. Gold evokes the beach sand, blue the ocean and sky.

Question 2 : Which country is represented by this flag?

Possible answers:

  • Jamaica
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Barbados
  • Guyana

Explanation: The diagonal black stripe bordered in white on a red background. Black = earth and determination, red = sun and vitality.

Question 3 : Which Caribbean country has a parrot on its flag?

Possible answers:

  • Barbados
  • Saint Lucia
  • Dominica
  • Grenada

Explanation: The Sisserou (Amazona imperialis), an endemic and endangered parrot, is the national bird. It is one of the rare flags featuring purple.

Question 4 : Which country is represented by this flag?

Possible answers:

  • Dominica
  • Grenada
  • Jamaica
  • Suriname

Explanation: The star in the red circle represents the capital, surrounded by 6 stars for the parishes. The green and yellow triangles evoke agriculture and the sun of the "Spice Isle".

Question 5 : Which country is represented by this flag?

Possible answers:

  • Grenada
  • Barbados
  • Bahamas
  • Saint Lucia

Explanation: The blue and black triangles represent the Pitons (twin volcanoes listed as UNESCO heritage). The blue background = the Caribbean Sea.

Question 6 : Which country is represented by this flag?

Possible answers:

  • Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Jamaica

Explanation: The golden rising sun symbolizes the dawn of a new era. Red = energy of the people, blue = hope, black = African heritage.

Question 7 : Which country is represented by this flag?

Possible answers:

  • Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Barbados
  • Antigua and Barbuda

Explanation: The two white stars represent the two islands (Saint Kitts and Nevis). The smallest state in the Americas.

Question 8 : What fruit/spice is on Grenada's flag?

Possible answers:

  • Nutmeg
  • Pineapple
  • Cocoa
  • Banana

Explanation: Nutmeg represents the island's main export. Grenada is the 2nd largest nutmeg producer in the world after Indonesia.

Question 9 : Which country is represented by this flag?

Possible answers:

  • El Salvador
  • Guatemala
  • Paraguay
  • Belize

Explanation: One of the most detailed flags (12+ colors). The coat of arms shows a mahogany tree, a sailor and a woodcutter. Motto: "Sub Umbra Floreo" (I flourish in the shade).

Question 10 : Which country is represented by this flag?

Possible answers:

  • Suriname
  • Guyana
  • Belize
  • Haiti

Explanation: The yellow 5-pointed star symbolizes the unity of the 5 main ethnic groups. Green = hope, white = justice, red = progress.

Question 11 : Which country is represented by this flag?

Possible answers:

  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Guyana
  • Jamaica
  • Suriname

Explanation: Nicknamed "The Golden Arrowhead". Red = energy, gold = mineral wealth, green = tropical forest.

Question 12 : Which country is represented by this flag?

Possible answers:

  • Nicaragua
  • Guatemala
  • Honduras
  • El Salvador

Explanation: The 5 blue stars in the center represent the 5 nations of the former Central American Federation (1823-1841).

Question 13 : Which country is represented by this flag?

Possible answers:

  • Honduras
  • Argentina
  • Guatemala
  • Nicaragua

Explanation: The quetzal on the coat of arms symbolizes freedom (it dies in captivity). The crossed rifles recall the defense of the homeland.

Question 14 : Which country is represented by this flag?

Possible answers:

  • Paraguay
  • Costa Rica
  • Cuba
  • Dominican Republic

Explanation: Blue-white-red-white-blue, the wider red stripe symbolizes the blood shed for freedom. It is one of the rare countries without an army.

Question 15 : What rare bird is on the flag of Dominica?

Possible answers:

  • Hummingbird
  • Toucan
  • Brown pelican
  • Sisserou parrot

Explanation: Dominica is the only country in the world to include purple in its national flag, present on the Sisserou parrot (Amazona imperialis), a critically endangered endemic bird.

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