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Corner Symbol
How to identify it
A red field with a blue upper corner panel containing five white stars of the Southern Cross.
Design and construction
- Adoption and legal status
- The current design dates from 1949 and was retained when Samoa became independent in 1962.
History of the design
The five stars form the Southern Cross, placing Samoa within a wider South Pacific flag tradition while the red field and blue corner panel distinguish it from nearby ensigns.
Sources
References for the design and any additional notes on this page.
- Samoa; Flags of the World (FOTW)