Flag of French Polynesia
Flag NameFlag of French Polynesia
Country NameFrench Polynesia
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2PF
Date Adopted1984-11-20
Adoption Statusofficial
Aspect Ratio2:3
Primary ColorsRed, White, Blue, Yellow
Symbolism DescriptionThe red stripes symbolize the blood of ancestors, courage, and traditional chieftainship. The white stripe represents purity, peace, and the Tahitian people. The central emblem's Polynesian canoe (poti marara) with five stylized human figures represents the people of French Polynesia and their seafaring heritage, as well as the five archipelagos. The yellow sun disk signifies life and prosperity, while the blue and white waves symbolize the Pacific Ocean, which is central to Polynesian life and culture.
Symbolism Categoriespeople
DesignerUnknown
Has Coat of Armstrue
Related FlagsFlag of France
Legal DescriptionAdopted by the Assembly of French Polynesia on November 20, 1984.
Description
The flag of French Polynesia features three horizontal stripes: red at the top, white in the middle, and red at the bottom. The central white stripe is wider than the red stripes. In the center of the white stripe is a circular emblem. This emblem depicts a Polynesian canoe (poti marara) with five stylized human figures, representing the five archipelagos, set against a yellow sun disk. Below the canoe, blue and white waves symbolize the Pacific Ocean.
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