French Polynesia Flag - Symbolism, History, and Design #216802 (License: Personal Use)

The flag consists of three horizontal bands-red, white, and red-with a central disk depicting a stylized red canoe sailing on blue waves beneath an orange rising sun. The design reflects Polynesian identity, maritime heritage, and the dawn of a new era under French administration. The canoe’s twin hulls symbolize traditional navigation and unity among the islands.

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