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Brief Facts: The British first settled in Barbados in 1627 then it
became a self-governed colony in 1961 before ultimately obtained
independence1966. Flag Information: During 1966, a competition was held in Barbados to find the flag that would represent the country. A local art teacher, Grantley Prescod, won the competition with his blue and yellow design. Prescod’s flag has blue strips that represent the blue seas and a golden patch that symbolizes the country’s beautiful sand. The trident without a shaft placed in the middle of the flag indicates a break with their colonial past. It is also the emblem of the sea god, Neptune, and reflects the importance of the sea to Barbados. Credits: Caribbeanflags.com
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