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Antarctica flag

Antarctica Flag

Continent: Antarctica

Flag

Antarctica flag

Key Facts

Aspect ratio
3:5
Adopted
2002
Colors
#0000ff#ffffff

Story

The flag of Antarctica is a beautiful representation of the icy continent. Its blue background symbolizes the vast Southern Ocean that surrounds it, while the white map in the center showcases the land of ice and snow. This flag was created to help people remember how special and fragile Antarctica is. Imagine a place where penguins waddle and icebergs float, all under a bright blue sky! The colors remind us of the beauty and importance of protecting this unique part of our planet.

Symbolism

  • White represents ice and snow
  • Blue stands for the Southern Ocean

History

  1. The flag was designed to symbolize the unique environment of Antarctica.
  2. It was adopted in 2002 to promote awareness of the continent's fragile ecosystem.
  3. The design reflects the natural colors of the region.