The
Samoa flag was officially adopted on January 1, 1962 when it gained independence.
However, Samoa had adopted a same flag like the present one on 26 May, 1948. This flag only had four stars and the fifth was added on 24 February, 1949. The basic design of the
flag of Samoa was created in 1948. The red color of the
Samoan flag represents courage. The blue color signifies freedom and white symbolizes purity. The five stars resemble the constellation of the Southern Cross, signifying the stars Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta and Eplison. The Southern Cross signifies Samoa's geographical position in the world map and its association with New Zealand, which also has the Southern Cross on its national flag.
Official Name: O le Malo Tutoastasi O Samoa
Capital: Apia
Location: In the western part of the Samoan Archipelago in Polynesia the largest islands are Sagvia and Upolu.
Area: 2, 944 Sq. km.
Official Languages: Samoan English
National Flag: Red with a blue quarter bearing 5 white stars of the Southern cross.
Flag Ratio: 1:2
National Anthem: The Banner Freedom (1962)
