Flag of New Zealand
The flag of New Zealand is dark blue with the Union Jack of the United Kingdom in the upper hoist corner. On the fly side are four red five-pointed stars with white borders, arranged as the Southern Cross constellation. The flag has a 1:2 ratio.
Colors
- Blue #082868 · 80%
- Red #C81828 · 11%
- White #F8F8F8 · 8%
Proportions: 1:2
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of New Zealand
The Union Jack reflects New Zealand's history as a British colony and its ties to the Commonwealth, and the blue stands for the sea and sky around the islands. The Southern Cross is a constellation seen in the Southern Hemisphere that has long guided navigators. The flag was adopted in 1902, and voters chose to keep it in a referendum in 2016.
Map of New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the southwest Pacific Ocean, in Oceania. It lies southeast of Australia across the Tasman Sea and has no land borders; its two main islands are the North Island and the South Island.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of New Zealand?
The flag of New Zealand is blue, red, and white.
What are the proportions of the flag of New Zealand?
The flag of New Zealand has a ratio of 1:2 (height to width).
What does the flag of New Zealand mean?
The Union Jack reflects New Zealand's history as a British colony and its ties to the Commonwealth, and the blue stands for the sea and sky around the islands. The Southern Cross is a constellation seen in the Southern Hemisphere that has long guided navigators. The flag was adopted in 1902, and voters chose to keep it in a referendum in 2016.
Can I download the flag of New Zealand?
Yes: this page has the flag of New Zealand as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (Original: Albert Hastings Markham Vector: Zscout370, Hugh Jass, s. File history).
