Flag of Tuvalu

Tuvalu
Flag of Tuvalu
UseNational flag and ensign Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag
Proportion1:2
Adopted1 October 1978; 46 years ago (1978-10-01) (original)
April 11, 1997; 27 years ago (1997-04-11) (readopted)
DesignA Light Blue Ensign with a map of the 9 islands, using 9 yellow stars on the fly half of the flag.
State flag of Tuvalu
UseState flag Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag
Proportion1:2
DesignSame design of the National Flag with the national coat of arms centred on the lower hoist-side quadrant.
Flag of the governor-general of Tuvalu
UseOther Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag
Proportion1:2
DesignA navy blue field with a crown with a lion centered above a banner that reads "Tuvalu".
Flag of Tuvalu at the 2022 Commonwealth Games beach volleyball, Smithfield, Birmingham
Tuvalu flag-bearer at the 2016 Summer Olympics opening ceremony

The national flag of Tuvalu was instated when the country became independent in 1978, after the separation from the Gilbert and Ellice Islands in 1976.