Flag of Tokelau

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== Flag of Tokelau ==

Flag of Tokelau

The Flag of Tokelau is a symbol of the New Zealand territory of Tokelau. The flag was officially adopted on 7 September 2009. Prior to this, Tokelau used the Flag of New Zealand for official purposes.

Design

The flag of Tokelau features a blue field with a stylized representation of a traditional Tokelauan canoe in gold, sailing towards the Southern Cross constellation, which is depicted in white. The design symbolizes the journey of the Tokelauan people and their connection to the sea, as well as their navigation skills.

History

Before the adoption of its own flag, Tokelau used the Flag of New Zealand. The move to adopt a distinct flag was part of a broader effort to assert Tokelau's identity and autonomy. The design was chosen through a public consultation process and was officially adopted in 2009.

Symbolism

• The Southern Cross constellation represents the geographical location of Tokelau in the South Pacific.
• The canoe symbolizes the traditional way of life and the navigational skills of the Tokelauan people.
• The blue field represents the Pacific Ocean, which surrounds the islands of Tokelau.

Related Pages

• Tokelau
• Flag of New Zealand
• Southern Cross
• New Zealand
• Flags of Oceania

See Also

• List of New Zealand flags
• Flag of Niue
• Flag of the Cook Islands
• Flag of Samoa