National Flag Of Vanuatu

The National Flag Of Vanuatu was officially Adopted On February 18, 1990. The flag features two horizontal of red and green with a black triangle along the hoist that extends to divide the two bands. The flag triangle has a yellow border and contains a yellow emblem of two crossed ferns surrounded by curling tusk.

 

Meaning Of The Flag

The black band on the Flag Of Vanuatu represents the Melanesian people that make up the majority of Vanuatu’s population. Red color stand for the country’s unity through the blood. The green color on the Vanuatu National Flag represents the land and its agriculture and yellow stand for the Christianity of the people, the light it shines on them, and peace.

The boar’s tusk of the flag is a traditional Vanuatu symbol of prosperity and is worn as a pendant by islanders. The leaves stand for peace. If looking at Vanuatu on a map, the islands that make up the nation form a Y-shape; this is represented by the Y on the National Flag Of Vanuatu.

 

History Of The Flag

The history of the Vanuatu National Flag stretches back to the time when it was jointly managed by France and the British Empire. The Vanuatu flag changed over time as it became a colony of Britain, and it eventually developed into the modern flag that reflects its native heritage and status as an independent nation in its own right.

The first national Flag Of Vanuatu was that of the Anglo-French Joint Naval Commission, which governed the islands together as neutral territory and this flag was used from 1887-1906 when it was replaced by a British colonial flag. The country became independent of all colonial powers and adopted a new flag in 1980.

 

Some Information About Flag:

In Which Year, The National Flag Was Adopted?
Ans: On February 18, 1990

What Are The Colours of The Flag?
Ans: red, black, green, yellow

What Do The Green Band On The Stand For?
Ans: Green color on the Vanuatu National Flag represents the land and its agriculture.