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Building in Roseau with flag. The national flag of Dominica was adopted on 3 November 1978, with some small changes having been made in 1981, 1988, and 1990. The original flag was designed by playwright Alwin Bully in early 1978 as the country prepared for independence. [1] It is one of the few flags of sovereign states to contain purple.
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Dominica: Dominica – sovereign island nation located in the Caribbean Sea. [1] In Latin, its name means "Sunday", which was the day on which it was discovered by Christopher Columbus. Dominica's pre-Columbian name was Wai'tu kubuli, which means "Tall is her body". [2]
Dominica's name is pronounced with emphasis on the second i, [10] [11] following the Spanish pronunciation of its name [20] given to it by Christopher Columbus. The similar names and the identical demonym with the Dominican Republic has caused some in Dominica to advocate a change in its name to establish its own identity. [21]
The following chart lists countries and dependencies along with their capital cities, in English and non-English official language(s). In bold : internationally recognized sovereign states The 193 member states of the United Nations (UN)
Alwin Anthony Bully was born and raised in Roseau, Dominica, [8] attending the Convent Preparatory School, the Dominica Grammar School, and St. Mary's Academy. [9] His mother was an active organizer of social and cultural events, and his father had been, at one time, Captain of the Dominica Defense Force.
National flags are adopted by governments to strengthen national bonds and legitimate formal authority. Such flags may contain symbolic elements of their peoples, militaries, territories, rulers, and dynasties. The flag of Denmark is the oldest flag still in current use as it has been recognized as a national symbol since the 14th century.
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Dominican Flag may refer to: Flag of the Dominican Republic. List of Dominican Republic flags; Flag of Dominica This page was last edited on 5 ...