Description
Our Vanuatu flags are made in the United States from nylon. This material is quick-drying and helps prevent mildew growth after rain or high humidity. The design is digitally printed for accuracy and rich, fade-resistant colors, even when flown in direct sunlight.
These flags feature a strong canvas heading and brass grommets for easy mounting on a standard outdoor flagpole. We offer Vanuatu flags in sizes 12” x 18”, 2’ x 3’, 3’ x 5’, 4’ x 6’, 5’ x 8’, and 6’ x 10’. If you aren’t sure which option is right for your space, check out our table of common pole heights and their proportional flag size.
Vanuatu Country Flag Product Details
- Constructed in the USA with high standards of quality
- Authentic 1980 design
- 100% pure nylon
- Robust canvas heading
- Rust-resistant brass grommets
View our Vanuatu flag finished with gold fringe and a pole sleeve for ceremonial use and display.
Vanuatu Flag Meaning & History
The Vanuatu national flag was adopted on February 18, 1980, shortly before the country’s independence in July. The flag’s colors are based on the flag of the Vanua’aku Pati, the political party that helped the nation gain independence from the British and French.
The red stripe represents blood, which unites all humans, and the green stands for the islands’ environment. The yellow ‘Y’ shape symbolizes the geographic locations of the islands that make up Vanuatu. The yellow color represents Christianity, the nation’s majority religion, while the black outlines are for the native inhabitants of the islands.
Inside the black triangle is a boar’s tusk encircling two namele leaves. The tusk refers to the islands’ culture and symbolizes prosperity. The leaves stand for peace, and the 39 leaflets represent the number of members in the national Parliament when it was first founded.
Other Details
Capital: Port Vila
Language(s): Bislama, French, English
Currency: Vanuatu Vatu
Government: Unitary Parliamentary Republic
Flag Meaning: The green represents the richness of the islands, the red symbolises the blood of wild boars and men, and the black the ni-Vanuatu people. The Prime Minister of Vanuatu requested the inclusion of yellow to make the black stand out. The yellow Y-shape represents the light of the gospel going through the pattern of the islands in the Pacific Ocean.