Flag of Tonga
Flag NameFlag of Tonga
Country NameTonga
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2TO
Date Adopted1875-11-04
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio1:2
Primary Colorsred, white
Symbolism DescriptionThe red cross symbolizes Christianity, representing the blood of Christ shed for humanity's salvation. The white background of the canton signifies purity. The red field of the flag also represents the blood of Christ.
Symbolism Categoriesreligion
DesignerReverend Shirley Baker
Canton DetailsA white rectangle in the upper hoist (dexter canton) bearing a red Greek cross (an equal-armed cross).
Legal DescriptionArticle 47 of the Constitution of Tonga states: 'The Flag of Tonga (the design of which is the Red Cross on a white ground in the dexter canton and the remainder of a red ground) shall never be altered.'
Description
The national flag of Tonga features a red field with a white canton in the upper hoist corner. Within the white canton, there is a red Greek cross (an equal-armed cross). The design is based on the Red Cross flag and Christian symbolism.
