The triangles are superimposed on one another the black on the white, and the gold on the black. The black ends as a three-pointed star in the centre of the flag. The distance between the peaks of the black and white triangles is four inches. The tria ngles share a common base the length of which is one-third of the full length of the flag. This blue reflects our tropical sky and also our emerald surrounding waters the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.
Gold represents the prevailing sunshine in the Caribbean and prosperity.
This is represented by the three triangles in the centre of the flag, symbolising three pitons. The Triangle, the shape of which is an isosceles triangle, is reminiscent of the island s famous twin Pitons at Soufriere, rising sheer out of the sea, towards the sky -themselves, a symbol of the hope and aspirations of the people. Code of Etiquette for the use of the National Flag of Saint Lucia 1. The flag should be of regulation appearance. It should not be faded or bleached.