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Tonga Flag: Meaning and History

Embroidered flag patch — Tonga

History of the flag

The flag of Tonga was adopted in 1875, the year of the first Constitution. It states that the flag cannot be changed.

Since 1970, this archipelago of 170 islands has been independent within the Commonwealth.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

  • The red cross echoes Christianity.

  • White is a symbol of purity.

  • Red represents the blood shed by Christ.

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