French Polynesia National Flag

French Polynesia National Flag

The national flag of French Polynesia is made up of three horizontal bands, the top and bottom are red in colour, while the central band is white. The white band is significantly larger than the red bands and is symbolistic of peace and purity. The two red bands are representative of royalty, with the colours relating to a red belt of feathers, called the maro ura worn by members of royalty. In the centre of the flag is the coat of arms of the country and includes a traditional Polynesian canoe, sunshine and waves. The sunshine represents life and energy, while the waves portray the Pacific Ocean, which play an essential role in Polynesian life. The canoe is an important symbol of traditional Polynesian culture, symbolising communication, searching for food and transportation. The five stick figures depict the five main groups of islands: the Society Islands, the Austral Islands, the Gambier Islands, the Marquesas Islands and the Tuamotus. The flag was adopted on the 23^rd of November 1984.

French Polynesia is a collection of archipelagos in the Pacific Ocean. The five archipelagos are the Society Islands, the Austral Islands, the Gambier Islands, the Marquesas Islands and the Tuamotus Islands. The capital of Papeete is located on the island of Tahiti, where overwater bungalows, which are a common occurrence in many resorts around the world, originated on the island in the 1960s. The nation has a total area of 4,167km² and is home to around 283,000 people. The locals of the island will wear Tiare flowers behind their ears and depending on which ear it is placed behind it indicates their relationship status. The majority of the population speak Tahitian, which is an official language of French Polynesia alongside French. It is believed that the word tattoo originates from the Tahitian word “tatau”, meaning a mark on the skin.

French Polynesia National Flag

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