Flags of the Caribbean and Central America

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

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

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

Explanation: The star in the red circle, the green and yellow triangles. The nutmeg on the left symbolizes the main industry (the "Isle of Spice").

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

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

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

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

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).

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

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

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

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

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.

Explanation: The Amazona imperialis is a critically endangered endemic parrot. Dominica is one of the rare national flags to include purple.