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Flag ID · Océanie ·Jul 29, 2026

Kiribati Flag: Meaning and History

History of the flag

Adopted in 1979, the sun has 17 rays, one for each of the Gilbert and Banaba islands.

The Pacific waves are divided into three parts, representing the three island groups of the state.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

The bird called the frigate embodies power, freedom, and culture.
The rising (or setting) sun is a tropical sun that shows Kiribati straddling the equator. The red color of the sky emphasizes the eternal cycle of life.
For the Pacific Ocean that surrounds Kiribati.

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