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  Dominican Flag
This plain flag without the emblem is flown by private citizens both on land and at sea.
The government of the Dominican Republic adds the national coat of arms in the center of the cross - this is acording the presidential decree of 1913.
The emblem is similar to the flag design and shows a bible, a cross of gold, 4 Dominican flags and two spears on a pattern from the flag.
www.hispaniola.com /dominican_republic/info/society_dominican_flag.php   (199 words)

  
 Dominican Republic
The National Flag consists of the colours ultramarine blue and vermilion red in alternate quarters, placed in such a way that the blue is towards the upper part of the staff, separated by wide white cross half as wide as the height of one quarter, and bearing in the centre the arms of the Republic.
War ensign and jack (as of 1939): This is one of the five dominican naval flags in Flaggenbuch (1939-1941) [neu39].
The flag of the Dominican Republic is detailed in the Constitution, and whilst this lays down a width for the cross it does not give a ratio.
flagspot.net /flags/do.html   (840 words)

  
 Historical flags of the Dominican Republic
The flag of the Dominican Republic has its roots in the Haitian Flag of the early 19th century, a horizontal bicolor of blue over red.
This flag is shown on both the 1862 Bromme flag atlas [bmm62], and the 1864 Johnson flag chart [jow63]; Bromme showing is as "Republ.
I infer from this that the former colonial Spanish flag was re-hoisted.
flagspot.net /flags/do_hist.html   (947 words)

  
 Flag of Haiti - TLP
The Haitian Flag (Kreyòl: Drapo Ayisyen, French: Drapeau d'Haïti) in it's current form was adopted by Haiti on February 17, 1986.
The coat of arms of the Republic are: a Palette surmounted by the liberty cap, and under the palms a trophy with the legend:
The flag of the Dominican Republic (at left) has its roots in the Haitian Flag of the early 19th century, a horizontal bicolor of blue over red.
thelouvertureproject.org /index.php?title=Flag_of_Haiti   (515 words)

  
 Dominican Republic: History, Geography, Government, and Culture — FactMonster.com
The Dominican Republic in the West Indies occupies the eastern two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola, which it shares with Haiti.
The Dominican Republic was explored by Columbus on his first voyage in 1492.
A sergeant in the Dominican army trained by the marines, Rafaél Leonides Trujillo Molina, overthrew Horacio Vásquez in 1930 and established a dictatorship that lasted until his assassination in 1961, 31 years later.
www.factmonster.com /ipka/A0107475.html   (814 words)

  
 flag of Dominican Republic flags
On government and military flags there is the state’s coat of arms in the middle of the cross.
The government of the Dominican Republic adds the national coat of arms in the center of the cross.
The diferences in overall ratio are similar here as to the national flag, and additionally, various sources have the coat of arms of different size within the cross, reaching from height bigger than the cross width to height approximately 2/3 of the cross width.
www.flags-of-the-world.net /flags/do.html   (283 words)

  
 About Dominican Republic - Travel, Maps, Flag and Information
The Dominican Republic, (Spanish: República Dominicana) is a country located on the eastern two-thirds of the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, bordering Haiti.
Dominicans sometimes refer to their country as Quisqueya, a name for Hispaniola used by the native Taíno Indians.
The Dominican Republic's culture is said to have European, African and Native American roots.
www.canadiancontent.net /profiles/Dominican-Republic.html   (797 words)

  
 Dominican Republic Flag   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
Haiti and the Dominican Republic comprise the Island of Hispaniola
The Dominican Republic was briefly occupied by Haiti (1820-44)
The flag was designed by the leader of the Trinitarians who altered the layout of the blue and red of the Haitian flag and placed a large white cross over it to symbolize faith
www.flags-flags-flags.org.uk /dominican-republic-flag.htm   (1348 words)

  
 Dominican Republic Flag - World Flags 101 - Dominicanian Flags
The military and government flag of the Dominican has a coat of arms in the center of it.
The blue in the Dominican Republic flag stands for liberty; the color red for the fire and bloodshed of the struggle for independence; and the white cross symbolizes the sacrifice of the people.
The flag of the Dominican Republic has its roots in the Haitian flag of the early 19th century.
www.worldflags101.com /d/dominican-republic-flag.aspx   (209 words)

  
 Dominican flags: Dominican flag information and Dominican Republic flag products
To create distinct flags for state and civil use, the coat of arms, adopted in 1844, was placed on the state flag.
The civil flag, on both land and sea, does not carry the coat of arms.
This is placed on a trophy of national flags, on a shield of the same design.
www.islandflave.com /caribbean-flags/dominican-flag.php   (184 words)

  
 State Flag of Dominican Republic
This illustration of the Dominican Republic Flag is available for immediate download as a single flag or as part of a complete set of international flags.
Two sizes for each country flag are available: one in the official proportions as specified by the particular country and one in a standardized 3:5 ratio.
Both the EPS and WMF versions are vector based graphics allowing you to print high resolution flags at any size from as small as a postage stamp to as large as a billboard.
www.flagart.com /flags/dominican-republic-s.htm   (451 words)

  
 flagsonline.net Flag of the Dominican Republic
It is an adaptation of the Haitian flag (horizontal stripes of red and blue), with the addition of a centrally placed white cross and switched colour in the two quarters at the fly.
The Dominican Republic also has a state flag, which features the national coat of arms placed in the centre of the white cross.
Historically the colours of red and blue were adopted from the Haitian flag and the white cross initially highlighted the Catholic faith of the Trinitarians and the Dominican people.
www.flagsonline.net /domr.htm   (276 words)

  
 Flag of the Dominican Republic - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
State and war flag and ensign, ratio: 5:8
The Flag of the Dominican Republic, as described by Article 96 of the Dominican Constitution, features a centered white cross that extends to the edges and divides the flag into four rectangles —the top ones are blue (hoist side) and red, and the bottom ones are red (hoist side) and blue.
In the state and war flag and ensign, a small coat of arms featuring a shield supported by a bay laurel branch (left) and a palm frond (right) is at the center of the cross; above the shield, a blue ribbon displays the national motto: Dios, Patria, Libertad (God, Motherland, Liberty).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Flag_of_the_Dominican_Republic   (228 words)

  
 Dominican Republic: History, Geography, Government, and Culture — Infoplease.com
New perspectives on old patterns: forced migration of Haitians in the Dominican Republic.
Postnational pressures: Haitian migrants in the Dominican Republic.
U.S. The Catholic Church and political mediation in the Dominican Republic: a comparative perspective.
www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0107475.html   (911 words)

  
 Dominican Republic Flag
The national Flag of the Dominican Republic has a centered white cross that extends to the edges.
It divides the flag into four rectangles - the top ones are blue (hoist side) and red, and the bottom ones are red (hoist side) and blue; a small coat of arms is at the center of the cross.
The national coat of arms is in the center of the cross.
www.national-flags.com /flags/Dominican_Republic_Flag.html   (194 words)

  
 Dominican Republic Flag
We stock the Dominican Republic flag in 4x6 inch, 12x18 inch, 2ft x 3ft, 3ft x 5ft and 4ft x 6ft sizes in nylon and 3ft x 5ft in Superknit polyester.
Dominican Republic stick flag 4 inch x 6 inch, mounted on a 10 inch plastic stick.
Dominican Republic stick flag 12 x 18 inch, mounted on a 24 inch wooden stick.
www.united-states-flag.com /world-dominican-republic.html   (421 words)

  
 Flag FX - free articles, recommendations etc   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
Flag And Map Dominican Republic Flag The arms show a Bible open at the Gospel of St John, a Trinitarian symbol.
Dominican Republic > Flag Dominican Republic FlagDescription: A centered white cross that extends to the edges divides the flag into four rectangles - the top ones are blue (hoist...
Flag Medium Flag Large Flag Dominican Republic Flag Description: a centered white cross that extends to the edges divides the flag into four rectangles - the top ones are blue (hoist...
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 dominican republic flag and description   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
The Dominican Republic flag was officially adopted on November 6, 1844.
The blue and red are from the flag of Haiti, which once controlled the Dominican Republic.
All maps, graphics, flags and original descriptions created by Graphic Maps, a d/b/a of the Woolwine-Moen Group, unless otherwise noted and/or directly linked to the source, and use of same for any application whatsoever (with the exception of outline maps) requires written permission.
www.worldatlas.com /webimage/flags/countrys/cribbean/domnrep.htm   (209 words)

  
 Here is the Dominican Republic flag
This striking flag bears a centred white cross that extends to the edges and divides the flag into four rectangles.
The bars of the cross are a thickness of 1/5th of the depth and 1/8th of the breadth of the flag.
If you feel there is anything else we should include, or if you have any queries about the flag, or other questions about the Dominican Republic then please feel free to contact us and we'll get back to you with any relevant information we have.
www.visiting-the-dominican-republic.com /dominican-republic-flag.html   (252 words)

  
 Dominican Republic Flag
This Dominican Republic flag is authentically reproduced with special attention to detail and durability.
Each flag is available for outdoor use, made with a heavy polyester heading and two brass grommets, or for indoor use with lined pole hem, velcro tabs and fringe.
There are 5 flag sizes available which are 4" x 6", 2' x 3', 3' X 5', 4' X 6' and 5' X 8'
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 Dominican Republic - Flag - Introduction - Background
The remainder of the island, by then known as Santo Domingo, sought to gain its own independence in 1821, but was conquered and ruled by the Haitians for 22 years; it finally attained independence as the Dominican Republic in 1844.
In 1861, the Dominicans voluntarily returned to the Spanish Empire, but two years later they launched a war that restored independence in 1865.
A legacy of unsettled, mostly non-representative rule followed, capped by the dictatorship of Rafael Leonidas TRUJILLO from 1930-1961.
www.exxun.com /DominicanRepublic/a_fg.html   (511 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Dominican Republic Nylon flag 2 ft. x 3 ft.: Tools & Hardware   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
Our international flags are accurately reproduced to exact specifications.
The flag has 2 grommets on the left edge.
Custom flags and Banners — Superior banner work since 1975.
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 Dominican Republic Flag 3' X 5'
Background: Explored and claimed by Columbus on his first voyage in 1492, the island of Hispaniola became a springboard for Spanish conquest of the Caribbean and the American mainland.
A legacy of unsettled, mostly non-representative, rule for much of its subsequent history was brought to an end in 1966 when Joaquin BALAGUER became president.
The Dominican economy has had one of the fastest growth rates in the hemisphere over the past decade.
www.epicflags.com /dorefl3x5.html   (245 words)

  
 Flags of the World - Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic flag contains the state coat of arms.
The red and blue colors were taken from the Haitian flag.
This flag is also available on other products.
anyflag.com /country/domrepub.php   (145 words)

  
 Flag of Dominican Republic Quiz Answers - EnchantedLearning.com
The flag of the Dominican Republic is composed of a central white cross with red and blue rectangles in the corners (red in the upper right and lower left; blue in upper left and lower right).
The national coat of arms is in the center of the white cross.
This flag was officially adopted on November 6, 1844, after the Dominican Republic obtained independence from Haiti.
www.zoomschool.com /northamerica/dominicanrep/flag/flaganswers.shtml   (250 words)

  
 Image:Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg - Wikimedia Commons
Image:Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg - Wikimedia Commons
it divides the flag blue (hoist side) and red, and the bottom ones are red (hoist side) and blue; a small coat of arms is at the center of the center of the cross.
this emblem is similar to the flag design and shows a bible, a cross of gold, 4 Dominican flag.
commons.wikimedia.org /wiki/Image:Flag_of_the_Dominican_Republic.svg   (415 words)

  
 Dominican Republic, Map and Flag
People Know little about this exotic island.The Dominica is known for it's natural endownment.They food they eat,their landscapes,the environment are all natural,no wonder why people living on this island tend to live long unlike other parts of the world.
The Dominican Republic's economy experienced dramatic growth over the last decade, even though the economy was hit hard by Hurricane Georges in 1998.
Although the country has long been viewed primarily as an exporter of sugar, coffee, and tobacco, in recent years the service sector has overtaken agriculture as the economy's largest employer, due to growth in tourism and free trade zones.
www.greatestcities.com /Caribbean/Dominican_Republic.html   (1207 words)

  
 Dominican Republic Photos, Flag, Map and Travel Information
Vacation in The Dominican Republic February 2004 by torben
All photos are copyrighted and may not be used without permission from the photographer.
Flags, maps, and country data taken from the CIA World Factbook.
www.pbase.com /world/dominican_republic   (70 words)

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