Flag of Tuvalu - Design, Colors, Meaning, Symbolism

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The flag of Tuvalu features a light blue field with the Union Jack and nine yellow stars.The stars represent Tuvalu’s nine islands, while blue symbolizes the Pacific Ocean and sky.

The National Flag of Tuvalu

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Tuvalu Flag Facts

CountryTuvalu
CapitalFunafuti
CurrencyAustralian Dollar (AUD)
Official LanguageTuvaluan and English
ISO Country CodeTUV
Adopted On11 April 1997
Design ByBased on British Blue Ensign tradition
National Day1 October (Independence Day)
National SongTuvalu mo te Atua (National Anthem of Tuvalu)
Flag Ratio1:2
ColorsLight Blue, Red, White, Yellow
DesignLight blue field with the Union Jack in the canton and nine yellow stars arranged to represent the islands
Center SymbolNine yellow five-pointed stars
Meaning of BlueThe Pacific Ocean and sky surrounding the islands
Meaning of YellowThe islands of Tuvalu and hope
Meaning of RedHistorical ties to the United Kingdom
Meaning of WhitePeace and harmony
Symbolism of StarsEach star represents one of Tuvalu’s nine inhabited islands
Cultural InfluenceReflects Pacific island identity and British colonial heritage
Unique FeatureStars are positioned on the flag to mirror the geographic layout of the islands
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