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Flags, Symbols & Currency of Tonga
Flags, Symbols & Currency of Tonga
The National Flag of Tonga was officially adopted on November 4, 1875.
The National Flag of Tonga features a red background with a bold Greek red cross on a white rectangle in the upper hoist-side corner. The red color represents religion and the sacrifice of the Blood of Christ, which was shed during his Crucifixion. The white color symbolizes purity. The cross reflects Christianity - the predominant religion in Tonga that is practiced by nearly 97% of the Tongans. The flag has a width-to-length proportion ratio of 1:2.
History of the Flag of Tonga