Flag of Samoa
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The flag of Samoa (Samoan: fu‘a o Sāmoa) was first adopted from 24 February 1949, for UN Trusteeships, and continuously applied for the state's independence on 1 January 1962. It consists of a red field with a blue rectangle in the canton. The blue rectangle bears the Southern Cross: four large white stars and one smaller star. It makes a total of five white stars. [1][2]
Use | National flag and ensign |
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Proportion | 1:2 |
Adopted | 24 February 1949; 75 years ago (1949-02-24) 1 January 1962; 62 years ago (1962-01-01) |
Design | A red field with the blue rectangle on the upper hoist-side quadrant bearing the Southern Cross of four white larger five-pointed stars and the smaller star in the center. |
The flag is officially defined by the Official Flag and National Anthem of Samoa Act 1994.[3] When it is being raised or lowered in public, people and vehicles must stop and remain stationary until the performance is complete.[4] Those who deface the flag or who wilfully insult it can be imprisoned for up to six months.[5]