Flag of New Caledonia
The French overseas territory of New Caledonia is flying the flag of the Republic, the flag of France. Since 2010 there is a decision of the Regional Parliament, that in addition to the flag of the Republic and the flag of the Party to Unhabhängigkeits Front de Libération National Kanak Socialist ( FLNKS ) are considered official flag of New Caledonia.
Description and importance of FLNKS Flag
Blue stands for the tribes of the coast, green for the tribes of the mountains and red for the alliance that unites them, the blood of the ancestors and the fight. The yellow disc symbolizes the sun and life. The spear, which is used on roofs as a symbol, commemorates the ancestors and represents the sovereignty of the wogs. He is also found on the flag of the Government of New Caledonia.
In part, the flag is also used in the format 2:3, when placed alongside the French tricolor to represent both flags in a same size.
History
For a long time the flag of the FLNKS as unofficial flag of New Caledonia was widespread in Independence advocates. It was adopted by them on 24 September 1984, for the first time set on 1 December. The FLNKS is a party which seeks the independence of New Caledonia. This flag dispute led to political instability.
On July 13, 2010 formulated the regional parliament, called the Congress of New Caledonia that besides the French tricolor in future also the FLNKS Flag Official Flag of New Caledonia should be. Both flags were first set on July 17 together during a visit by French Prime Minister François Fillon before the High Commission, despite the legal dubiousness. The Congress of New Caledonia is authorized by Article 5 of the Institutional Act ( loi organique ) No 99-209 of 19 March 1999 to elect a flag for New Caledonia, but this has not yet done so.
To the Mayor offices of municipalities with majority FLNKS - blowing has long been the party flag, often in place of the flag of the Republic, and not in addition.
Institutions
The Congress and the government of New Caledonia have their own flags.
Flag of the Government of New Caledonia
Authorities
New Caledonia is divided since 1988 into three provinces, which have their own flags.
Southern Province
Loyalty Islands