Flag of Tuvalu
The current flag of Tuvalu was instated when the country became independent in 1978, after the separation from the Gilbert and Ellice Islands in 1976.
Flag of Tuvalu | |
| Use | National flag and ensign |
|---|---|
| Proportion | 1:2 |
| Adopted | 1 October 1978 (original) April 11, 1997 (readopted) |
| Design | A Light Blue Ensign with a map of the 9 islands, using 9 yellow stars on the fly half of the flag. |
Alternate state flag of Tuvalu | |
| Use | State flag |
| Proportion | 1:2 |
| Design | Same 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 | |
| Use | Other |
| Proportion | 1:2 |
| Design | A navy blue field with a crown with a lion centered above a banner that reads "Tuvalu". |
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