Flag of Trinidad and Tobago
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. Red, black and white symbolise fire (the sun, representing courage), earth (representing dedication) and water (representing purity and equality).
| Flag of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago The Sun-Sea-Sand Banner | |
| Use | National flag |
|---|---|
| Proportion | 3:5 |
| Adopted | 31 August 1962 |
| Design | A red field with a white-fimbriated black diagonal band from the upper hoist-side to the lower fly-side. |
| Designed by | Carlisle Chang |
| Civil ensign of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago | |
| Use | Civil and state ensign |
| Proportion | 1:2 |
| Design | A red field with a white-edged black diagonal band from the upper hoist-side to the lower fly-side. |
| Naval ensign of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago | |
| Use | Naval ensign |
| Proportion | 1:2 |
| Design | A White Ensign with the National Flag in the canton |
It is one of the few national flags incorporating a diagonal line, with other examples including the DR Congo, Tanzania, Namibia, and Brunei.
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