Fiji’s national flag has a light-blue field with the Union Jack in the upper hoist and the shield from Fiji’s coat of arms on the fly.

What is on the shield?

The shield includes a lion holding a cocoa pod along with symbols of important crops and local life, including sugar cane, coconut palm and bananas, plus a dove representing peace.

History

The current flag was adopted on October 10, 1970 when Fiji became independent from Britain. The light-blue field distinguishes it from the darker British Blue Ensign tradition while retaining historical links through the Union Jack and colonial-era shield.

• Adopted: October 10, 1970
• Main field: light blue
• Symbols: Union Jack and national shield