Flag of Samoa

    Flag of Samoa
    A red field with a blue rectangle in the canton which contains five white stars of the Southern Cross.
    Country
    Samoa
    Capital
    Apia
    Continent
    Oceania
    Adopted
    1949
    Colours
    Red, Blue, White

    What does the flag of Samoa mean?

    The colours of the flag are traditional Samoan colours. The five stars of the Southern Cross represent the country's place in the Southern Hemisphere, and are a symbol of navigation for sailors.

    Colours and what they stand for

    • Red

      Courage.

    • Blue

      Freedom.

    • White

      Purity.

    History

    The current flag was adopted in 1949. A previous version of the flag with four stars was in use from 1948.

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