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    Flag of New Zealand

    Flag of New Zealand
    A Blue Ensign with four red stars with white borders to the right of the canton.
    Country
    New Zealand
    Capital
    Wellington
    Continent
    Oceania
    Adopted
    1902
    Colours
    Blue, Red, White

    What does the flag of New Zealand mean?

    The Union Jack in the canton represents New Zealand's origins as a British colony. The four stars represent the constellation of Crux, the Southern Cross.

    Colours and what they stand for

    • Blue

      The sea and sky.

    • Red

      The sacrifices of the people.

    • White

      Peace and honesty.

    History

    The flag was introduced in 1869 and made New Zealand's national flag in 1902. From 1867 to 1869, the naval ensign of New Zealand had 'NZ' in red letters with white fimbriation on the fly.

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