Tonga
Flag
Adopted: 1862
The flag of Tonga features a red and white cross with a red canton containing a white cross, symbolizing the nation's Christian heritage and sovereignty.
Flag fun fact: Tonga's flag is one of the few national flags to feature a cross design outside of Europe, reflecting the strong influence of Christian missionaries in the 19th century.
Colors
redwhite
Design elements
crossstripes
Flag family: Nordic/Cross flags
Country context
Capital city: Nuku'alofa
Polynesia · Oceania
Independent from British · 1970
British
Constitutional Monarchy
UNCommonwealth
Island nation
