Green represents the richness of the islands, red symbolizes the blood of men and wild pigs, and black represents the ni-Vanuatu people. The yellow Y-shape (fimbriated with black) represents the shape of the Vanuatu archipelago and the light of the Gospel.
History
Adopted on February 18, 1980, the day of independence. The design includes the emblem of a boar's tusk enclosing two crossed namele fern leaves.
Construction
A 19:36 ratio. A horizontal bicolour of red and green divided by a yellow/black Y-shape. A black triangle at the hoist contains the yellow emblem.
Color Meanings
red: The unity of the people through blood and traditional sacrifices
green: The agricultural wealth and lush islands of the archipelago
black: The ni-Vanuatu people
yellow: Peace and the light of Christianity/Gospel
Country Facts
Population
321.4K
0.7% of Oceania
Capital
Port Vila
Languages
Bislama, English, French
Continent
Oceania
Subregion
Pacific
Landlocked
Island state
ISO 3166-1
VU
Flag Identification
Adopted
February 18, 1980
Designer
Kalontas Malon
Proportions
3:5 (≈1.667)
De Jure Ratio
19:36
Primary Layout
Horizontal bands
Key Symbols
Emblem, Plant, Weapon
Influences
Vanua'aku Pati party flag
Flags with resemblance
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