The flag of the Dominican Republic, was officially accepted on November 6th, 1844. As described by Article 96 of the Dominican Constitution, features a centered white cross that extends to the edges and divides the flag into four rectangles—the top ones are blue and red, and the bottom ones are red and blue. The actual colors are ultramarine blue and vermilion red in alternate. The original colors are derrived from the colors of the Haitian flag.

The shield of arms reads "Dios, Patria, Libertad" meaning, "God, Fatherland, Liberty".

The colors on the flag mean;
Blue- Liberty
Red- Fire&blood of the Independence struggle.
White cross- Sacrifice