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The flag of the United States Virgin Islands was adopted in 1921.

It consists of a simplified version of the Great Seal of the United States between the letters V and I ( for Virgin Islands ).

The eagle holds an olive branch in one talon, and three arrows in the other, representing the three major islands: Saint Thomas, Saint John, and Saint Croix.

Additionally, the colors of the flag are: yellow, representing various characteristics of the territory and the flowers ; green, symbolizing the hills ; white, depicting the clouds ; blue, representing the waters and red, representing love.