The flag of Barbados features a vertical tricolor of ultramarine, gold, and ultramarine, with a black trident head in the center. The ultramarine bands represent the sea and sky, while the gold stripe symbolizes the island’s sandy beaches. The black trident head, a symbol of the island's national heritage, reflects the strength and resilience of the Barbadian people. This design was adopted on November 30, 1966, coinciding with Barbados's independence from Britain. The flag's distinctive elements highlight both the natural beauty of the island and its cultural identity.