Flag of Samoa
Colors
#CE1126
#002868
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Meaning & Symbolism
Red represents courage, blue freedom. The Southern Cross (five stars) symbolizes the country's location in the South Pacific.
History
Adopted on February 24, 1949 for the then trust territory. A fifth star was added on January 1, 1962 with independence.
Curiosities
Samoa was the first South Pacific country to gain independence in the 20th century. Until 1997 it was called Western Samoa.
