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.
National symbol(s):Southern Cross constellation (five, five-pointed stars)
National colors: red, white, blue
National anthem:
name: "O le Fu'a o le Sa'olotoga o Samoa" (The Banner of Freedom)
lyrics/music: Sauni Liga KURESA
Fact about Samoa flag |
Country | Samoa |
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Designed by | NA |
Adopted | 24 February 1949, 1 January 1962 |
Revision | NA |
Design and Colors | A red field with a blue rectangle in the canton. The blue rectangle bears the Southern Cross Constellation: four large white stars and one smaller star. |
Size Ratio | 1:2 |