23 North America Countries' Flags Quiz (10s)

[C] Canada | The flag of Canada, also known as the Maple Leaf, consists of a red square in the center with a white square on either side. The red square contains a stylized, 11-pointed maple leaf in white at its center. The flag's two red vertical stripes on the left and right represent the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean, while the white squares symbolize the vastness of Canada's snow-covered landscapes.

[A] Haiti | The flag of Haiti features two equal horizontal bands of blue and red with the national coat of arms superimposed at the center. The blue band is on top and the red band is below. The coat of arms features a trophy, a palm tree, and the national motto "L'Union Fait La Force" (Unity Makes Strength) inscribed on a scroll below.

[B] El Salvador | The flag of El Salvador consists of three horizontal stripes of equal width. The top stripe is blue, the middle stripe is white, and the bottom stripe is blue. In the center of the white stripe, there is the national coat of arms featuring a triangle with a rainbow above it, a volcano, a coffee branch, and a cornucopia, all surrounded by a circle of stars.

[C] Jamaica | The flag of Jamaica features a diagonal cross of gold and green that divides the flag into four triangles. The top and bottom triangles are green, while the left and right triangles are gold. The flag also has a black triangle at the hoist side. The green represents hope, agriculture, and forests, while the gold symbolizes natural wealth and beauty.

[A] Guatemala | The flag of Guatemala consists of three horizontal stripes of equal width. The top and bottom stripes are sky blue, while the middle stripe is white. In the center of the white stripe, there is the national coat of arms featuring a resplendent quetzal bird perched on a scroll that reads "LIBERTAD 15 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 1821" (LIBERTY 15TH OF SEPTEMBER 1821), which is the date of Guatemala's independence.

[B] Cuba | The flag of Cuba is composed of five alternating blue and white stripes, with a red equilateral triangle at the hoist. Inside the red triangle, there is a white five-pointed star. The blue stripes represent the three divisions of Cuba, and the white stripes symbolize purity and the blood shed by the patriots. The red triangle stands for the blood of the independence fighters, and the white star represents independence and freedom.

[D] Dominican Republic | The flag of the Dominican Republic features a centered white cross that extends to the edges of the flag, dividing it into four quarters. The top left and bottom right quarters are blue, while the top right and bottom left quarters are red. In the center of the flag, there is the national coat of arms featuring a shield with a Bible, a cross, and a palm tree, all surrounded by a laurel wreath.

[B] Honduras | The flag of Honduras consists of two horizontal stripes of equal width. The top stripe is blue, and the bottom stripe is white. There are five blue stars arranged in an inverted arc along the top edge of the white stripe. The blue stripes represent the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, while the white stripe symbolizes peace. The five stars represent the five original states that formed Honduras.

[C] Nicaragua | The flag of Nicaragua features two horizontal stripes of blue and white with the national coat of arms centered on the white stripe. The blue stripes represent the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, while the white stripe symbolizes peace. The coat of arms features a triangle with the national motto "DE DIOS, LA LIBERTAD, Y LA UNION" (FROM GOD, LIBERTY, AND UNION), a rainbow, and a volcano.

[B] Costa Rica | The flag of Costa Rica consists of five horizontal stripes with alternating blue and white. There are two blue stripes at the top and bottom and three white stripes in the middle. In the center of the flag, there is the national coat of arms featuring a Quaker parrot (a local species of parrot), a set of books, and the national motto "REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA AMERICA CENTRAL" (REPUBLIC OF COSTA RICA CENTRAL AMERICA). The blue stripes represent the sky and the ocean, and the white stripes symbolize peace and happiness.

[B] Panama | The flag of Panama consists of four quarters. The top left and bottom right quarters are white, while the top right and bottom left quarters are red. In the center, there is a white circle with a blue and white star. The white represents peace, the red symbolizes the blood shed for independence, and the blue and white star represents the purity and loyalty of the people.

[A] United States | The flag of the United States, often referred to as the Stars and Stripes, consists of 13 horizontal stripes of red and white, with a blue rectangle in the upper left corner. The blue rectangle contains 50 small, white, five-pointed stars, representing the 50 states. The 13 stripes symbolize the original 13 colonies that declared independence from Britain.

[D] Trinidad and Tobago | The flag of Trinidad and Tobago consists of a red diagonal band that divides the flag into two triangles. The upper triangle is black, and the lower triangle is white. The black triangle represents the strength and dedication of the people, the white triangle symbolizes the country's future and the pursuit of a brighter path, and the red band stands for the warmth and energy of the sun.

[C] Bahamas | The flag of the Bahamas features a black equilateral triangle on a gold field with the base of the triangle at the fly end of the flag. Inside the black triangle, there are three horizontal stripes of aquamarine, yellow, and aquamarine. The black triangle represents the unity of the Bahamian people, the gold field symbolizes the sandy beaches, and the aquamarine stripes represent the ocean, while the yellow stripe symbolizes the sun.

[B] Barbados | The flag of Barbados consists of three vertical bands of blue, yellow, and blue. The blue bands are equal in width, and the yellow band is twice as wide as each blue band. The blue bands represent the ocean and the sky, while the yellow band symbolizes the sand. There is a black trident head at the center of the yellow band, representing the island's folklore and history.

[A] Belize | The flag of Belize features a red field with two designs. On the left, there is a national coat of arms featuring a shield with a mahogany tree, two tools, and a banner with the national motto "SUB UMBRA FLOREO" (Under the shade I flourish). On the right, there are 50 mahogany leaves, symbolizing the country's forests, and the sun with the hand of a man o' war bird, representing the freedom and the people's resilience.

[B] Grenada | The flag of Grenada consists of four rectangles. The top and bottom rectangles are yellow, and the left and right rectangles are green. In the center, there is a red circle with a nutmeg pod and a star. The green rectangles represent the agricultural productivity of the island, the yellow rectangles symbolize the sun and the warmth of the people, and the red circle with the nutmeg pod and star represents the nation's spices and the hope for a bright future.

[D] Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | The flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines features three vertical bands of blue, gold, and green. The blue bands represent the sky and the sea, the gold band symbolizes the warmth of the sunshine, and the green band represents the lush vegetation of the islands. There is a black triangle at the hoist side with three green diamonds, symbolizing the volcanic nature of the islands and the wealth of the nation.

[A] Antigua and Barbuda | The flag of Antigua and Barbuda consists of a vertical tricolor of black, red, and light blue. The black and light blue bands are equal in width, and the red band is twice as wide as each of the other bands. There is a yellow triangle at the hoist side with the national coat of arms featuring a shield with two frigates, a palm tree, and two sugar mills, symbolizing the country's maritime tradition, agriculture, and history.

[B] Saint Kitts and Nevis | The flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis features a diagonal cross of green and red that divides the flag into four triangles. The top and bottom triangles are green, while the left and right triangles are red. In the center of the flag, there is a white circle with a black sugar mill, representing the island's history of sugar production. The green triangles represent the fertility of the land, and the red triangles symbolize the struggles of the people for freedom.

[C] Dominica | The flag of Dominica features a green field with a central cross of three yellow isosceles triangles, each displaying a red star at its center. The green represents the island's lush vegetation, the yellow triangles symbolize the sun's rays, and the red stars represent the hope and aspirations of the people. The flag also has a Sisserou parrot, the national bird, on the left side, which is unique to Dominica.

[B] Mexico | The flag of Mexico features a coat of arms on a green field. The coat of arms depicts an eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus, holding a serpent in its beak and talon, symbolizing the founding legend of Tenochtitlan, now Mexico City. The green represents hope, the white symbolizes purity, and the red stands for the blood of those who fought for the country's independence.

[D] Saint Lucia | The flag of Saint Lucia features a diagonal cross of gold and green that divides the flag into four triangles. The top and bottom triangles are green, while the left and right triangles are gold. The flag also has a black triangle at the hoist side. The green represents the island's natural resources and agriculture, while the gold symbolizes the sun and the warmth of the people. The black triangle represents the determination and creativity of the people.