Samoa

About the flag

The flag represented by 🇼🇸 is that of Samoa. It features a red field with a blue rectangle in the top left corner, which contains five white stars arranged in the shape of the Southern Cross constellation. This design symbolizes Samoa's connection to the Pacific region and its heritage. The red background represents courage, while the blue stands for freedom. Samoa became an independent nation in 1962, making it the first Pacific Island nation to gain sovereignty. Remembering the Samoan flag can be easier if you associate the blue rectangle with the vast Pacific Ocean and the stars with navigation, a crucial element for islanders historically. The unique combination of colors and symbols makes Samoa’s flag distinctly recognizable amidst other flags from the region.