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Flag of Niue

Oceania
1975
Flag of Niue
NU | 1:2

Symbolism

Yellow represents the sunshine and warm climate of the island. Blue represents the Pacific Ocean surrounding Niue. The Union Jack in the canton reflects Niue's status in free association with New Zealand, while the four yellow stars represent the Southern Cross constellation visible from the island.

History

Niue's flag was adopted on October 15, 1975, ahead of self-government in free association with New Zealand in 1974. The design was chosen to give the small island nation a visible symbol of its distinct identity.

Construction

A 1:2 ratio yellow field with the Union Jack in the canton and four yellow five-pointed stars arranged in a diamond in the fly.

Color Meanings

yellow: Sunshine and the four stars of the Southern Cross
blue: The Pacific Ocean
red: The Union Jack canton

Country Facts

Continent
Oceania
Landlocked
No
ISO 3166-1
NU

Flag Identification

Adopted
October 15, 1975
Proportions

1:2

12

Influences

New Zealand flag canton layout
Southern Cross

Related flags

Flag Protocol

  • Used as the national flag of self-governing Niue in free association with New Zealand
  • The four stars must appear in the fly in a diamond pattern

Practice

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