Flag of Tuvalu
A light blue field with the Union Jack in the upper hoist and nine yellow stars mapping the islands.
- Colours
- light blue
- yellow
- blue
- red
- white
- Region
- Oceania
- Adopted
- 1978
What the flag of Tuvalu means
The nine stars stand for the nine islands of Tuvalu, set out as they lie on a map. The Union Jack recalls the country's ties with Britain, and the light blue field the Pacific Ocean.
Where is Tuvalu?
Tuvalu is in Oceania. The nearest countries in Battuta are Kiribati, Nauru, Fiji, Vanuatu and Marshall Islands. Find it yourself on the 3D globe in Waypoint: Oceania.
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Questions and answers
When was the flag of Tuvalu adopted?
The current flag of Tuvalu was adopted in 1978.
What colours are on the flag of Tuvalu?
The main colours of the flag of Tuvalu are light blue, yellow, blue, red and white.