Flag of Montserrat - Design, Colors, Meaning, Symbolism

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The flag of Montserrat features a blue field with the Union Jack and the island’s coat of arms showing Erin with a harp.It symbolizes Montserrat’s Irish heritage, British ties, and cultural identity.

The National Flag of Montserrat

Flag of Montserrat
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Montserrat Flag Facts

CountryMontserrat (British Overseas Territory)
CapitalPlymouth (de jure), Brades (de facto)
CurrencyEast Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
Official LanguageEnglish
ISO Country CodeMSR
Adopted On25 January 1999
Design ByGovernment of Montserrat
National DayNot officially designated (St. Patrick’s Day widely observed)
National SongGod Save the King (National Anthem)
Flag Ratio1:2
ColorsBlue, Red, White, Gold, Green
DesignBlue Ensign with the Union Jack in the canton and Montserrat’s coat of arms on the fly side
Center SymbolCoat of Arms of Montserrat
Meaning of BlueRepresents the United Kingdom and maritime heritage
Symbolism of Coat of ArmsFeatures Erin, the female personification of Ireland, reflecting Irish heritage
Cultural InfluenceStrong Irish cultural roots unique in the Caribbean
Political StatusReflects Montserrat’s status as a British Overseas Territory
Unique FeatureOnly Caribbean flag prominently displaying Irish symbolism