Flag of Tokelau
Symbolism
The yellow field represents the warmth and sunshine of the atolls. The Tokelauan emblem features a stylized Tokelauan canoe (vaka) sailing toward a southern cross of four white stars, symbolizing the three atolls and Swains Island under New Zealand administration and navigation traditions.
History
Tokelau's flag was officially adopted on October 22, 2009, after a design approved by the General Fono (Tokelau's governing body). It replaced the use of the New Zealand flag alone and gave the territory a distinct symbol.
Construction
A 1:2 ratio yellow field with a stylized blue and white Tokelauan canoe and four white stars in the Southern Cross arrangement.
Color Meanings
Country Facts
- Continent
- Oceania
- Landlocked
- No
- ISO 3166-1
- TK
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- October 22, 2009
- Proportions
1:2
Influences
Related flags
Flag Protocol
- Tokelau is a non-self-governing territory of New Zealand
- The four stars represent the Southern Cross constellation
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