Flag of Niue

Niue

Flag of Niue
Use	Civil and state flag
Proportion	1:2
Adopted	15 October 1975
Design	A golden yellow flag, bearing on the upper canton of the hoist thereof the Union Flag, commonly known as the Union Jack, displaying 2 five-pointed yellow stars on the vertical line and on the horizontal line thereof separated by a blue disc containing a larger five-pointed yellow star.

The flag of Niue was adopted on October 15, 1975. It consists of the Union Flag in the upper left corner with a star in the middle of the Union Flag and four stars forming a diamond around it. It is very unusual for a flag based on a British ensign design, in having not only a yellow background, but also a defaced Union Flag in the canton.^[1]

Definition

From the Niue Flag Act 1975: "The Niue National Flag shall be a golden yellow flag, bearing on the upper canton of the hoist thereof the Union Flag, commonly known as the Union Jack, displaying 2 five-pointed yellow stars on the vertical line and on the horizontal line thereof separated by a blue disc containing a larger five-pointed yellow star." ^[2]

Symbolism

The symbolism represented by the flag is described in the Act. The Union Flag (Union Jack) symbolises the protection granted by Great Britain in 1900 after petitioning by the Kings and Chiefs of Niue. The golden yellow is inspired by the bright sunshine of Niue and also said to symbolise the warm feelings of the Niuean people towards New Zealand and her people. The association with New Zealand, which took over responsibility and administration of Niue in 1901, is also represented by the four small stars that depict the Southern Cross. Finally the blue disc containing a larger star represents the deep blue sea surrounding the self-governing island of Niue.^[2]

See also

• List of New Zealand flags

External links

• Flags of the World - Niue
• Niue Flag Act 1975

References

1. ↑ William Crampton (1994) The World of Flags, Rand Mcnally ISBN 0528837206
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Niue Flag Act 1975". Niue Laws 3. Government of Niue. 2006. 

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