Flag of New Caledonia
Flag NameFlag of New Caledonia
Country NameNew Caledonia
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2NC
Date Adopted2010-07-13
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio1:2
Primary ColorsBlue, Red, Green, Yellow, Black
Symbolism DescriptionThe blue stripe represents the sky and the ocean surrounding New Caledonia. The red stripe symbolizes the blood shed by the Kanak people in their struggle for independence, socialism, and unity, as well as the bond between the Kanaks. The green stripe represents the land and the ancestors buried within it. The yellow disk represents the sun. The black traditional Kanak roof spire (flèche faîtière) symbolizes the ancestors and the traditional Kanak house (case), representing Kanak identity and culture.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerFront de Libération Nationale Kanak et Socialiste (FLNKS)
Related FlagsFlag of France
Legal DescriptionThe Kanak flag, originally adopted by the FLNKS in 1980, was granted semi-official status by the government of New Caledonia on 13 July 2010. It is flown alongside the French national flag, which remains the sole official national flag of the territory.
Description
The Kanak flag of New Caledonia features three horizontal stripes of blue (top), red (middle), and green (bottom). On the hoist side, a yellow disk is placed, slightly overlapping the blue and red stripes, containing a black traditional Kanak roof spire (flèche faîtière).
