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Meaning of the Flag

The national flag of Vanuatu (flaeg blong Vanuatu) was adopted on 18 February 1980. In 1977 a flag of almost the same colours and symbolism as the future national flag was designed by local artist Kalontas Malon and adopted by the Vanua'aku Pati. The emblem in the black is a boar's tusk—the symbol of customs and tradition but also prosperity. These leaves are supposed to be a token of peace, and their 39 leaflets represent the original 39 members of the Parliament of Vanuatu.

Flag History

1. 1977–1978
   

   In 1977 a flag of almost the same colours and symbolism as the future national flag was designed by local artist Kalontas Malon and adopted by the Vanua'aku Pati.
2. 1940–1944
   

   Flag in use 1940–1944.
3. 1951–1957
   

   Flag in use 1951–1957.
4. 1958–1967
   

   Flag in use 1958–1967.
5. 1862–1866
   

   Flag in use 1862–1866.
6. 1858–1862
   

   Flag in use 1858–1862.
7. 1801
   

   Flag in use 1801.
8. 1980–present
   

   Current national flag, in use since 1980.

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