Flag of the Solomon Islands
Flag NameFlag of the Solomon Islands
Country NameSolomon Islands
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2SB
Date Adopted1980-11-18
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio1:2
Primary Colorsblue, green, yellow, white
Symbolism DescriptionThe blue color represents the ocean and the surrounding waters. The green symbolizes the land and its rich natural resources. The yellow diagonal stripe signifies the sunshine that bathes the islands. The five white stars represent the five main island groups of the Solomon Islands.
Symbolism Categoriesnature
DesignerRichard Montgomery
Legal DescriptionThe design and use of the flag are regulated by the National Flag Act 1980 of the Solomon Islands.
Description
The national flag of the Solomon Islands features a thin yellow diagonal stripe running from the lower hoist-side to the upper fly-side, dividing the flag into a blue upper triangle and a green lower triangle. In the blue triangle, there are five white five-pointed stars arranged in two rows.
