ITS MEANING
The bird is a symbol of flight toward greater heights. The ten lime green stars represent the ten parishes of the country. The red central emblem symbolizes Dominica's commitment to social justice.
The yellow, black and white cross represents the Holy Trinity and belief in God. The yellow stripe represents sunshine, agricultural produce and also the Carib and Arawak people, the first inhabitants of the Island. The white stripe represents rivers and waterfalls. The black stripe represents rich soil as well as the African heritage. The forest green background symbolizes the rich vegetation of the island.
ITS MEANING
The national coat of arms comprises a shield with two guardian Sisserou
Parrots(Amazona imperialis)
bracing the shield atop of which is a lion rampant. The quadrants of the
shield depict a coconut palm, a Dominica
mountain frog , (sometimes called
mountain chicken or crapaud), a
banana tree, and a canoe with sail set, The motto,
'Après Bondie C'est La Ter', translates
(After God the Earth).
DOMINICA'S NATIONAL ANTHEM
NOTES
Isle of beauty, isle of splendor,
Isle to all so sweet and fair,
All must surely gaze in wonder
At thy gifts so rich and rare.
Rivers, valleys, hills and mountains,
All these gifts we do extol.
Healthy land, so like all fountains,
Giving cheer that warms the soul.
Dominica, God hath blest thee
With a clime benign and bright,
Pastures green and flowers of beauty
Filling all with pure delight,
And a people strong and healthy,
Full of godly, rev'rent fear.
May we ever seek to praise Thee
For these gifts so rich and rare.
Come ye forward, sons and daughters
Of this gem beyond compare.
Strive for honour, sons and daughters,
Do the right, be firm, be fair.
Toil with hearts and hands and voices.
We must prosper! Sound the call,
In which ev'ryone rejoices,
"All for Each and Each for All."
Lyrics By: Wilfred Oscar Morgan Pond
Music By: Lemuel McPherson Christian