Sent: 11.01.2018
Received: 25.01.2018
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Sender Susan from New Zealand (fb)
The flag of the Cook Islands, officially known as the
Cook Islands Ensign, is based on the traditional design for former British
colonies in the Pacific region. It is a blue ensign containing the Union Flag
in the upper left, and on the right, fifteen stars in a ring. The Union Flag is
symbolic of the nation's historic ties to the United Kingdom and to the
Commonwealth of Nations. The stars stand for the fifteen islands that make up
the Cook Islands (Tongareva, Rakahanga, Manihiki, Pukapuka, Nassau, Suwarrow,
Palmerston, Aitutaki, Manuae, Takutea, Atiu, Mitiaro, Mauke, Rarotonga and
Mangaia). The blue represents the ocean and the peaceful nature of the
inhabitants.
From 1973 to 1979, the flag was green with the stars in
yellow shifted towards the fly. The green colour represented the continuous
growth and life of the islands; the yellow represented the faith, love,
happiness, and commitment shown by the islanders. The circle represented the
union of the islands and the union between the islanders and the land itself.
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