Symbolism
Green represents the Norfolk Island pine, the territory's iconic tree and symbol. White represents the purity of the island community. The Norfolk Island pine tree in the center is the defining emblem of the island, which was settled by descendants of the Bounty mutineers.
History
The flag was approved by the Norfolk Island Legislative Assembly and officially adopted on January 17, 1980. It gave the self-governing territory a distinct symbol before governance reforms integrated the island more closely with Australia in 2015.
Construction
A 1:2 ratio triband of green, white, and green with a Norfolk Island pine centered on the white band.
Color Meanings
green: The Norfolk Island pine and the island's vegetation
white: The central pine emblem and community unity
Country Facts
- Continent
- Oceania
- Subregion
- Australasia
- Landlocked
- Island state
- ISO 3166-1
- NF
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- January 17, 1980
- Proportions
1:2
- Total Colors
- 3
- Key Symbols
- Emblem, Plant
Influences
Norfolk Island pine (Araucaria heterophylla)
Related flags
Flag Protocol
- Flown alongside the Australian national flag on the territory
- The pine tree must be centered on the white stripe
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