Flag of the Dominican Republic
Locally República Dominicana
What the flag looks like
A centered white cross divides the flag into four rectangles: blue at upper hoist and lower fly, red at upper fly and lower hoist; the coat of arms sits at the center of the cross.
What it means
Blue stands for liberty, red for the blood of the heroes of independence and the white cross for faith and sacrifice.
How to remember it
Dominican Republic
: a white cross splitting blue and red quarters, with an open Bible at its heart; Panama
has stars instead of a cross.
Fun facts
- The coat of arms at the center includes an open Bible, making it one of the very few national flags to depict one.
- The flag was designed by Juan Pablo Duarte, one of the country's founding fathers.
Dominican Republic at a glance
- Capital
- Santo Domingo
- Region
- Caribbean
- Population
- 11 million
- Area
- 48,671 km²
- Languages
- Spanish
- Currency
- Dominican peso ($)
- Flag adopted
- 1844
Flags often confused with the Dominican Republic
- Panama: The Dominican Republic and Panama both have blue and red quarters. The Dominican Republic has a white cross with a coat of arms between them; Panama has two white quarters, each with a star, and no cross.