Flag of Kiribati
A red upper half with a yellow frigatebird flying over a rising yellow sun, above wavy blue and white stripes.
- Colours
- red
- yellow
- blue
- white
- Region
- Oceania
- Adopted
- 1979
What the flag of Kiribati means
The frigatebird flying over the rising sun stands for power, freedom and Kiribati's dance traditions. The blue and white waves stand for the Pacific Ocean around the islands. The design comes from the coat of arms granted in 1937.
Where is Kiribati?
Kiribati is in Oceania. The nearest countries in Battuta are Nauru, Marshall Islands, Tuvalu, Micronesia and Solomon Islands. Find it yourself on the 3D globe in Waypoint: Oceania.
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Questions and answers
When was the flag of Kiribati adopted?
The current flag of Kiribati was adopted in 1979.
What colours are on the flag of Kiribati?
The main colours of the flag of Kiribati are red, yellow, blue and white.