FLAG OF GRENADA, CARRIACOU AND PETITE MARTINIQUE
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| DESCRIPTION: |
The color yellow in Grenada's flag symbolizes the sun and the friendliness of the inhabitants; the green represents the country's vegetation and agriculture; and the red stands for the courage and vitality of Grenada's people. The yellow stars represent the seven parishes of the country. The nutmeg signifies that Grenada is one of the world's largest producers of nutmeg. The nutmeg also represents the importance of agriculture to Grenada's economy. It also represents a link to Grenada's former name which was the 'Isle of Spice'. |
| FLAG HISTORY |
| Grenada received independence from Britain on February 3, 1974 and adopted this flag four days later on February 7, 1974. |
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