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|align="center"|'''THE CUBA COAT OF ARMS'''<br>[[file:BCoat of Arms of Cuba.png|336px]] | |||
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|align="center"|[[File:Cuba location map.svg|336px]]<br>Location of Cuba within the continent of [[Central America and the Caribbean]] | |||
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|align="center"|[[File:Cuba-map-labels (4).png|336px]]<br>Map of Cuba | |||
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|align="center"|[[file:Barbados_Flag.png|336px]]<br>Flag Description of Cuba:The national flag of Barbados is comprised of three equal vertical panels - the centre panel of gold and the outer panels of ultramarine. A broken trident in black is located in the centre of the flag. | |||
Blue represents the sea and sky of Barbados, while gold represents the sand of the island's beaches. The symbol at the centre of the flag represents the Trident of the mythical sea god, Neptune - the shaft of the trident is broken symbolising Barbados' break from Britain. | |||
'''Some rules concerning the display of the National Flag of Barbados''' | |||
The National Flag should be flown every day from the Public Buildings from 6:00am to 6:00pm. It may also be flown daily from government buildings and schools when they are in session, and places of business. The National Flag should not be flown after 6:00pm except inside a building. | |||
The National Flag is flown at half-mast in mourning. The decision on the occasions on which the flag should be flown at half-mast rest with the Cabinet (Government). | |||
The flag should never be flown with the trident inverted except as a sign of distress. | |||
The flag when on display should not be allowed to touch anything beneath it - floors, furniture, trees, plants, buildings, vehicles, water, etc. | |||
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'''Official name''' República de Cuba (Republic of Cuba)<br> | '''Official name''' República de Cuba (Republic of Cuba)<br> | ||
'''Form of government''' unitary socialist republic with one legislative house (National Assembly of the People’s Power [612])<br> | '''Form of government''' unitary socialist republic with one legislative house (National Assembly of the People’s Power [612])<br> | ||