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Flag of New Zealand

Capital: Wellington

Difficulty
Medium
Country code
NZ
Flag ID
flag:nz
Flag of New Zealand

Meaning and history

The Union Jack represents British heritage, the Southern Cross represents New Zealand's location. The stars are red with white borders, unique among Southern Cross flags.

Design at a glance

Colors

  • Blue
  • Red
  • White

Patterns

  • Canton
  • Plain

Symbols

  • Union Jack
  • Southern Cross

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