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French Polynesia flag

French Polynesia Flag

Continent: Oceania

Flag

French Polynesia flag

Key Facts

Aspect ratio
1:2
Adopted
1984
Colors
#ff0000#ffffff

Story

Once upon a time in the beautiful islands of French Polynesia, the flag was created to celebrate the vibrant culture and stunning nature of the land. The two red stripes represent the strength and courage of the Polynesian people, while the wide white stripe symbolizes peace and harmony. In the center, a bright emblem shines like the sun, reminding everyone of the warm, sunny days spent on the beaches. This flag tells a story of a place where the ocean meets the sky, and where every wave carries the spirit of its people.

Symbolism

  • represents the sun
  • symbolizes Polynesian heritage
  • reflects the natural beauty of the islands

History

  1. Flag adopted in 1984 to represent autonomy
  2. Previous flags used before autonomy were based on French colonial designs
  3. The emblem was designed to reflect local culture and identity