Trivia in Spice Island

National symbols

Flag: A flag featuring red, green, and yellow colors with seven stars and a nutmeg fruit in the center

Emblem: A national emblem depicting a shield with nutmeg, sailboat, lion, and other elements

Trivia & facts

• The nutmeg in the flag''s center symbolizes the country being a world-class nutmeg exporter.
• The U-shaped natural harbor of the capital St. George''s is called one of the Caribbean''s finest views.
• Kirani James was the first Olympic gold medalist from an OECS member state.
• Moliniere Bay Underwater Sculpture Park is the world''s first underwater sculpture gallery.
• Many left-hand drive cars but driving is British-style left-side.
• Local rum ''Rivers Rum'' at 69% alcohol may exceed airplane carry-on limits.
• "Oil Down" is a traditional dish steamed in banana tree leaves.
• Capital street names largely retain British colonial royalty names.
• Hurricane "Ivan" (2004) toppled about 90% of nutmeg trees, but production recovered in 10 years.
• Commemorative banknotes designed to smell like spices have been issued.