Vanuatu Flag: Meaning and History
History of the flag
The flag of Vanuatu was officially adopted on July 30, 1980, the day of independence.
The banner reflects the Y-shape of this mountainous archipelago.
What do the elements of the flag mean?
Represents a boar's tusk and namélé leaves.
Embodies the intense heat prevailing over the archipelago.
Evokes the local volcanic soil.
Illustrates the light of the gospel.
Refers to the country's vegetation.