New Caledonia Flag

Blue represents the Pacific Ocean and sky; red symbolizes the blood shed in the Kanak struggle and unity among all peoples; green evokes the land, its fertility, and ancestral connections; the yellow disc signifies the sun; and the black flèche faîtière at its center signifies ancestral spirits and Kanak cultural heritage.

Adopted by the Congress of New Caledonia on 13 July 2010 under the Nouméa Accord, the flag was intended to be flown alongside the French tricolor to reflect growing autonomy and recognition of indigenous Kanak identity.

The flag features three equal horizontal stripes—blue (top), red, green—bisected by a yellow disc centered at mid‑height. A black flèche faîtière symbol is superimposed on the disc. The ratio is 2:3; colors and emblem size follow defined local convention. Variants are flown alongside the French national flag.

Under local practice, this flag is displayed alongside the French tricolor at government offices, cultural events, and public spaces. French law remains sovereign, and the French flag takes precedence. Respectful treatment includes clean display and respectful lowering; it is used in regional and cultural contexts rather than as a national emblem.