flag: Barbados

This is the flag of Barbados. It features a black trident in the center against a blue and yellow background.

Created upon independence in 1966, this flag represents the beauty of the Caribbean. The trident symbolizes independence and freedom, and the blue represents the sea and sky.

The trident on the flag is inspired by Neptune's trident, symbolizing dominion over the sea. The yellow represents golden beaches, and the blue stripes represent the Caribbean Sea and the sky.

Barbados, also known as Rihanna's birthplace, is a cultural and artistic hub. The meaning embedded in the flag reflects the history of overcoming colonial times and growing into an independent nation, and in modern times, it represents the charm of the Caribbean as a center of tourism and culture.