The coat of arms consists of a red, white, and blue shield draped by a flag, a Bible, and a cross; on the left side of the shield is an olive branch while the right side of the shield is bounded by a palm branch. Above the shield is a blue ribbon which bears the words, “Dios, Patria, Libertad” meaning “God, Fatherland, Liberty”. There is also a ribbon under the shield in red color that reads, “Republica Dominicana” meaning “Dominican Republic”.
The blue and red colors have been taken from the flag of Haiti. Blue signifies the clear blue skies of the land denoting freedom and liberty; red stands for the blood shed and the noble patriotic spirit displayed by the countrymen in their fight for independence; white is a color of peace and dignity. The white cross is symbolic of faith, honor, and pride.
The flag was designed by the leader of the Trinitarians, Juan Pablo Duarte. Initially, the Dominican Republic used the Haitian flag. The Trinitarian leader modified the flag by imposing a white cross over the flag.
| Official Name: | Dominican Republic |
| Flag Proportion: | 2:3 |
| Adopted on: | November 6, 1844 |
| Designed by : | Juan Pablo Duarte |
| Location: | Located in the eastern part of the island of Haiti between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean |
| Capital City: | Santo Domingo |
| Major Cities: | |
| Area: | 18,704 square miles |
| Population: | 9,378,818 |
| Currency: | Peso (DOP) |
| Official Languages: | Spanish |
| National Anthem: | Valiant Quisqueyans |
| National symbol(s): | palmchat (bird) |
| National colors: | red, white, blue |
| National anthem: | |
| Name: | “Himno Nacional” (National Anthem) |
| Lyrics/Music: | Emilio PRUD’HOMME/Jose REYES |
Fact about Dominican Republic flag |
| Country | Dominican Republic |
|---|---|
| Designed by | NA |
| Adopted | November 6, 1863 |
| Revision | 1844, 1849 |
| Design and Colors | A white cross with the national coat of arms in the centre that divides the flag into four rectangles, blue and red at the top and red and blue at the bottom |
| Size Ratio | 2:3 |