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
- Subregion
- Pacific
- Landlocked
- Island state
- ISO 3166-1
- NU
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- October 15, 1975
- Proportions
1:2
- Total Colors
- 3
- Key Symbols
- Emblem, Stars
Influences
New Zealand flag canton layout
Southern Cross
Flags with resemblance
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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