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Tuvalu Flag

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  The Tuvalu Flag is light blue in color and bears the Union Jack,the flag of UK, in the upper quadrant on the hoist-side of the flag. The outer half…


Tuvalu Flag

 

The Tuvalu Flag is light blue in color and bears the Union Jack,the flag of UK, in the upper quadrant on the hoist-side of the flag. The outer half of the Tuvalu Flag shows the country’s nine islands symbolized by nine stars. Each of the nine stars has five points. The Union Jack in the Flag of Tuvalu represents the long association between Tuvalu and Great Britain.Like many former and present dependencies of Britain, Tuvalu’s Flag is also based on the UK flag.

Official Name: Tuvalu
Capital: Fongafale
Location: A group of 9 coral atolls once known as the Ellice Islands.
Area: 26 Sq. km.
Official Languages: English
National Flag: A new flag was restored in April 1997 light blue with the Union Tack in the canton and 9 islands.
National Anthem: Tuvalu mo te atua Tuvalu for the Almighty (1912)
National symbol(s): maneapa (native meeting house)
National colors: light blue, yellow
National anthem:
Name: “Tuvalu mo te Atua” (Tuvalu for the Almighty)
Lyrics/Music: Afaese MANOA

Fact about Tuvalu flag

Country Tuvalu
Designed by NA
Adopted 11. April 1997
Revision NA
Design and Colors A light Blue Ensign defaced with nine four-pointed yellow stars in the fly
Size Ratio 1:2

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