Flag of Tuvalu

Tuvalu
Flag of Tuvalu
UseNational flag and ensign
Proportion1:2
Adopted1 October 1978 (1978-10-01) (original)
April 11, 1997 (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
Proportion1:2
DesignSame design of the National Flag with the national coat of arms centred on the lower hoist-side quadrant.
UseOther
Proportion1:2
DesignA navy blue field with a crown with a lion centered above a banner that reads "Tuvalu".

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.