Dominica

About the flag

Dominica is correct because its flag uniquely features the Sisserou parrot at the center and a tri‑colored cross with ten stars for the island’s ten parishes. It’s also one of the few national flags that prominently uses purple—an easy giveaway tied to the parrot’s plumage. Adopted at independence in 1978, the flag reflects Dominica’s identity as the “Nature Island”: green for lush rainforests; the cross’s yellow, black, and white for sunshine/agriculture, African heritage and fertile soil, and the island’s many rivers. The Sisserou parrot is endemic and endangered, symbolizing resilience and national pride. Memory tip: think “Dominica = distinctive purple parrot and parish stars.”