Flag of Papua New Guinea
Flag NameFlag of Papua New Guinea
Country NamePapua New Guinea
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2PG
Date Adopted1971-07-01
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio3:4
Primary ColorsRed, Black, Yellow, White
Symbolism DescriptionThe red and black are traditional colors of Papua New Guinea. The yellow represents the golden beaches, the wealth of the country, and the sun. The Raggiana bird-of-paradise is a native bird and a national emblem, symbolizing the emergence of Papua New Guinea as a nation. The five white stars form the Southern Cross constellation, representing the country's link to other Southern Hemisphere nations and serving as a guide for travelers.
Symbolism Categoriesnature
DesignerSusan Karike
Legal DescriptionA rectangular flag divided diagonally from the upper hoist to the lower fly. The upper triangle is red and bears a stylized yellow Raggiana bird-of-paradise in flight. The lower triangle is black and bears five white five-pointed stars representing the Southern Cross constellation, with the largest star (Alpha Crucis) slightly larger than the others.
Description
The national flag of Papua New Guinea features a diagonal bicolor design. The upper hoist triangle is red with a yellow Raggiana bird-of-paradise in flight. The lower fly triangle is black with five white stars of the Southern Cross constellation.
