Flag of St Helena Dependencies - Design, Colors, Meaning, Symbolism

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The flag of the Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha features a blue field with the Union Jack and the territorial coat of arms.It symbolizes British heritage, local identity, and the islands’ unique natural environment.

The National Flag of St Helena Dependencies

Flag of St Helena Dependencies
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St Helena Dependencies Flag Facts

Country / TerritorySaint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
CapitalJamestown (Saint Helena)
CurrencySaint Helena Pound (SHP)
Official LanguageEnglish
ISO Country CodeSHN
Adopted On21 January 1985 (Saint Helena flag)
Design ByBritish colonial heraldic tradition
National DayNone (British Overseas Territory)
National SongGod Save the King
Flag Ratio1:2
ColorsBlue, Red, White, Yellow, Green
DesignBlue Ensign with the Union Jack in the canton and the Saint Helena coat of arms on the fly
Center SymbolCoat of Arms of Saint Helena
Meaning of BlueThe surrounding Atlantic Ocean
Meaning of RedHistorical connection to the United Kingdom
Meaning of WhitePeace and heritage
Symbolism of Coat of ArmsDepicts Saint Helena’s landscape, bird life, and maritime identity
Cultural InfluenceReflects British governance and isolated island heritage
Unique FeatureEach dependency (Ascension Island and Tristan da Cunha) has its own distinct Blue Ensign variant
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