The flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis consists of diagonal stripes: green at the top left, yellow in the center, and black at the bottom right. There is a double width diagonal red stripe bordered by two narrow white stripes that runs from the top right to the bottom left. Within the black stripe, closer to the top left corner, are two white stars. The green stands for the fertile land, black represents the African origins of the majority of the population, and yellow symbolizes the sunshine the islands enjoy. The red stripe represents the struggle for freedom, while the white stripes and stars symbolize liberty and hope.