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Papua New Guinea Flag: Meaning and History

Embroidered flag patch — Papua New Guinea

History of the flag

The flag of Papua New Guinea was adopted in 1971.

This version was created by a 15-year-old student who won a competition to design the national banner.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

The Bird of Paradise, native to this region of the world, embodies freedom.
The 'Southern Cross,' a constellation of the Southern Hemisphere, is a symbol of hope.
Together, red and black pay tribute to the traditional colors of the Papua tribes.

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