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Flags of the World
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Flag
Description:
three equal vertical bands of blue (hoist side), gold, and blue with the head of a black trident centered on the gold band; the trident head represents independence and a break with the past (the colonial coat of arms contained a complete trident)

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Source:
The World Factbook 2002
Updated: 19 March 2003