National Symbols of Saint Barthélemy

Last updated on May 10th, 2023 by Editorial Staff

Table Of Contents

Introduction
Country Information
Coat of arms
Flag map
Country motto
National animal
National flower
National bird
Rest of national symbols
State symbols
Neighbouring countries
Proverbs & sayings
Compare with other countries
Location

By | Updated on May 10, 2023

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Saint Barthélemy is a country in North America. It shares borders with 5 countries: the British Virgin Islands, Saba, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Sint Maarten, and Anguilla. The people of Saint Barthélemy are called Barthelemois. The country is in the Caribbean, an island between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean; located in the Leeward Islands (northern) group; Saint Barthelemy lies east of the US Virgin Islands.

Etymology discusses where a term is considered to have originated from and how its meaning has changed over time. Etymology has been a factor in the naming of countries all across the world, and Saint Barthélemy has also been influenced. The etymology of Saint Barthélemy can be defined as; The island was named by Christopher Columbus for his younger brother Bartholomew Columbus in 1493.

An ethnicity is a group or sub-group of people who are connected based on common characteristics which may include religion, origin, language, traditions, or culture. The ethnic groups in Saint Barthélemy include White, Creole (mulatto), black, and Guadeloupe Mestizo (French-East Asia).

St. Barth Commuter is the national airline of Saint Barthélemy. The national color of the country is white. The emoji flag of the country is ????????, and the ISO code is BLFR-BL.

Saint Barthélemy is known for its stunning beaches. The national dish of Saint Barthélemy is Accras. Ti-Punch cocktail, in addition to being a traditional beverage, is one of the country’s national drinks. The national instrument of Saint Barthélemy is Steelpan.

The country has the time zone UTC-4:00 (AST) followed by dd/mm/yyyy as the standard date format.

The capital of the country is Gustavia, which is also the largest city in Saint Barthélemy.

The literacy rate in Saint Barthélemy is 100%.

The country’s total area is 25 km² (9.7 sq mi), and the total population is 9,932. The country’s average elevation is 921 ft, whereas the country’s terrain can be defined as; Hilly, almost completely surrounded by shallow-water reefs, with plentiful beaches. The country’s usual climate is tropical, with practically no variation in temperature; has two seasons (dry and humid).

The Euro serves as the national unit of currency. The domain for Saint Barthélemy is bl.fr and the country code is +590. The flag of Saint Barthélemy is the French tricolor.

The national dress of Saint Barthélemy is the Madras, and 10 May is designated as National Day. In Saint Barthélemy, the majority of the population practices Anglicans, Evangelists, and Catholics as their religion.

Nature is a blessing from God and we must protect it because it provides us with the oxygen and food to survive. It also helps to keep our environment beautiful and clean. To emphasize the significance of nature, Saint Barthélemy has selected a few forces of nature as national symbols. Saint Barthélemy’s national bird is the Black‑bellied Whistling‑Duck (unofficial), while the national flower is the Lily, whereas Tropical fruits are the country’s national fruit. The highest peak is Morne du Vitet.

Sports have always played an important role in developing the social and cultural structure of Saint Barthélemy and other countries. When it comes to designating a sport as the official symbol, Football is considered the country’s national sport.

Bruno Magras is the founder of Saint Barthélemy. The country’s national anthem was written and composed by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle.

Sylvie Feucher (Prefect) is the current Prime minister of Saint Barthélemy, and Emmanuel Macron is the President.

Saint Barthélemy has declared French, Saint-Barthélemy French, Antillean, and Creole as the country’s official languages.

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As a graduate in Modern Literature, my fascination with symbolism, especially the symbolism of nations, drives my work at SymbolHunt. Through my articles, I passionately delve into the hidden meanings behind national emblems and motifs. Drawing on my expertise in language and culture, I invite readers to join me on a journey of exploration into the rich tapestry of symbolism that defines our world, fostering a deeper appreciation for our shared cultural heritage.

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Country information

Official name(s)	Saint-Barthélemy
Alternative name(s)	Collectivité de Saint-Barthélemy
Regional location	Caribbean, an island between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean; located in the Leeward Islands (northern) group; Saint Barthelemy lies east of the US Virgin Islands
Country name etymology	The island was named by Christopher Columbus for his younger brother Bartholomew Columbus in 1493
Climate	Tropical, with practically no variation in temperature; has two seasons (dry and humid)
Terrain	Hilly, almost completely surrounded by shallow-water reefs, with plentiful beaches
Population	9,932
Language(s)	French, Saint-Barthélemy French, Antillean, and Creole
Religion	Anglicans, Evangelists, and Catholics
Country code	+590
Literacy rate	100%
Currency	Euro
Capital city	Gustavia
ISO	BLFR-BL
Domain(TLD)	bl.fr
Ethnicity	White, Creole (mulatto), black, and Guadeloupe Mestizo (French-East Asia)
Head of government	Prefect
Nationality	Barthelemois
Driving side	Drive on the Right-hand side
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Total area	25 km² (9.7 sq mi)
Timezone	UTC-4:00 (AST)
Average elevation	921 ft
Coastline	N/A
Mains electricity	220 V
Emergency telephone numbers	Emergency Telephone Numbers