The flag of Antigua and Barbuda features a horizontal tricolor design with a black triangle on the hoist side, representing the African heritage of the nation. The upper stripe is blue, symbolizing hope, the middle stripe is gold, representing the sun, sand, and sea, and the lower stripe is white, symbolizing the country's purity, peace, and tranquility. In the center of the flag, there is a rising sun, symbolizing a new era and the dawning of a bright future for Antigua and Barbuda.