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The Tuvalu Flag is light blue in color and bears the Union Jack,the flag of UK, in the upper quadrant on the hoist-side of the flag. The outer half of the Tuvalu Flag shows the country’s nine islands symbolized by nine stars. Each of the nine stars has five points. The Union Jack in the Flag of Tuvalu represents the long association between Tuvalu and Great Britain.Like many former and present dependencies of Britain, Tuvalu’s Flag is also based on the UK flag.
| Official Name: | Tuvalu |
| Capital: | Fongafale |
| Location: | A group of 9 coral atolls once known as the Ellice Islands. |
| Area: | 26 Sq. km. |
| Official Languages: | English |
| National Flag: | A new flag was restored in April 1997 light blue with the Union Tack in the canton and 9 islands. |
| National Anthem: | Tuvalu mo te atua Tuvalu for the Almighty (1912) |
| National symbol(s): | maneapa (native meeting house) |
| National colors: | light blue, yellow |
| National anthem: | |
| Name: | “Tuvalu mo te Atua” (Tuvalu for the Almighty) |
| Lyrics/Music: | Afaese MANOA |
Fact about Tuvalu flag |
| Country | Tuvalu |
|---|---|
| Designed by | NA |
| Adopted | 11. April 1997 |
| Revision | NA |
| Design and Colors | A light Blue Ensign defaced with nine four-pointed yellow stars in the fly |
| Size Ratio | 1:2 |
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