What the flag of New Caledonia means
This is the Kanak flag: blue for the sky and ocean, red for the blood of the struggle, green for the land, and the yellow sun behind a flèche faîtière, the carved spire on top of a traditional Kanak house. It was first raised in 1984.
Where is New Caledonia?
New Caledonia is in Oceania. The nearest countries in Battuta are Vanuatu, Norfolk Island, Fiji, Solomon Islands and Tonga. Find it yourself on the 3D globe in Waypoint: Oceania.
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Questions and answers
When was the flag of New Caledonia adopted?
The current design of the flag of New Caledonia was adopted in 2010.
What colours are on the flag of New Caledonia?
The main colours of the flag of New Caledonia are blue, red, green, yellow and black.