Flag of Papua New Guinea - Design, Colors, Meaning, Symbolism

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The flag of Papua New Guinea features a black and red diagonal design with the Southern Cross and a golden bird-of-paradise.It symbolizes cultural heritage, freedom, and the nation’s place in the Southern Hemisphere.

The National Flag of Papua New Guinea

Flag of Papua New Guinea
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Papua New Guinea Flag Facts

CountryPapua New Guinea
CapitalPort Moresby
CurrencyPapua New Guinean Kina (PGK)
Official LanguageEnglish, Tok Pisin, Hiri Motu
ISO Country CodePNG
Adopted On1 July 1971
Design BySusan Karike (a school student)
National Day16 September (Independence Day)
National SongO Arise, All You Sons (National Anthem of Papua New Guinea)
Flag Ratio3:4
ColorsRed, Black, Yellow
DesignDiagonally divided flag with black (upper hoist) featuring white Southern Cross stars and red (lower fly) featuring a yellow bird-of-paradise
Center SymbolRaggiana Bird-of-Paradise
Meaning of BlackRepresents the indigenous people of Papua New Guinea
Meaning of RedSymbolizes bravery and strength
Symbolism of Bird-of-ParadiseRepresents freedom and national identity
Symbolism of Southern CrossRepresents geographic location in the Southern Hemisphere
Historical SignificanceChosen through a national design competition
Unique FeatureDesigned by a young student and features indigenous symbolism
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