Flag of Samoa
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| Flag of Samoa | |
| Use | National flag and ensign |
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| Proportion | 1:2 |
| Adopted | 24 February 1949 1 January 1962 |
| Design | A red field with a blue rectangle in the canton. The blue rectangle bears the Southern Cross Constellation: four large white stars and one smaller star. |
The flag of Samoa was first adopted from February 24, 1949 for UN Trusteeships, and continuously applied for the state's independence on January 1, 1962. It consists of a red field with a blue rectangle in the canton. The blue rectangle bears the Southern Cross Constellation: four large white stars and one smaller star.
Historical flags
From the capture by New Zealand forces on August 29, 1914, a defaced ensign with three palm trees encircled, and emblazoned on the fly were used. The defaced Blue Ensign was used on land, and the defaced Red Ensign at sea.
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Flag of German Samoa March 1, 1900 - August 29, 1914
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Proposed flag of German Samoa (never used)
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The flag of New Zealand was used during the control of NZ-forces at 1914 - 1920
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Official Blue Ensign of Western Samoa under Mandate with UK December 17, 1920 - January 1, 1962.
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Alternative Red Ensign of Western Samoa July 30, 1922 - January 26, 1925
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Flag of Western Samoa
26 May 1948-24 Feb 1949
Similar flags
The flag of Samoa is similar to the flag of the 
Republic of China in that it has white inside a blue canton on a red background.
Other flags also include the Southern Cross in their design.
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