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Meaning of the Flag

The national flag of Tonga consists of a red field with a white canton charged with a red couped cross. Adopted in 1875 after being officially enshrined into the nation's constitution, it has been the flag of the Kingdom of Tonga since that year. Upon his accession to the throne, the king sought to design a new flag for the nation, one that would represent Christianity.

Meaning of Flag Colors

Red, White

Flag History

1. 1866
   The new design resembled the British Red Ensign, in that three-quarters of it consisted of a simple red field, with a "distinctive canton" featured in the upper hoist section; this was first used in 1866.
2. 1862–1866
   

   Flag in use 1862–1866.
3. 1858–1862
   

   Flag in use 1858–1862.
4. 1875–present
   

   Current national flag, in use since 1875.

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