Flag of Vanuatu
Flag NameFlag of Vanuatu
Country NameVanuatu
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2VU
Date Adopted1980-07-30
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio19:36
Primary Colorsgreen, red, black, yellow
Symbolism DescriptionThe green represents the wealth of the islands of Vanuatu. The red symbolizes the blood of the pigs and the people, signifying tradition and unity. The black stripe represents the ni-Vanuatu people. The yellow 'Y' shape symbolizes the light of the Gospel (Christianity) spreading over the islands, and also represents the geographical shape of the islands. The yellow boar's tusk is a symbol of prosperity, worn as a pendant by chiefs, while the two crossed namele fern leaves symbolize peace and custom, and are an emblem of the chiefs.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerKalontas Malon
Description
The national flag of Vanuatu features a horizontal bicolour of red and green, separated by a black stripe that runs along the hoist side and forms a horizontal 'Y' shape (or chevron) towards the fly. The black 'Y' is fimbriated (outlined) in thin yellow lines. Within the black triangle at the hoist, there is a yellow boar's tusk encircling two crossed namele fern leaves.
