Flag of Tuvalu
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 Flag of Tuvalu | |
| Use | National flag and ensign   |
|---|---|
| Proportion | 1:2 |
| Adopted | 1 October 1978 (original) April 11, 1997 (readopted) |
| Design | A Light Blue Ensign with a map of the 9 islands, using 9 yellow stars on the fly half of the flag. |
.svg) State flag of Tuvalu | |
| Use | State flag  |
| Proportion | 1:2 |
| Design | Same design of the National Flag with the national coat of arms centred on the lower hoist-side quadrant. |
 Flag of the governor-general of Tuvalu | |
| Use | Other  |
| Proportion | 1:2 |
| Design | A navy blue field with a crown with a lion centered above a banner that reads "Tuvalu". |
The current flag of Tuvalu was instated when the country became independent in 1978, after the separation from the Gilbert Islands in 1976. It was adopted on 11 April 1997.
Appearance
[change | change source]It has a light Blue Ensign with the Map of the Island of nine yellow five-pointed stars on the outer half of the flag.
