Vanuatu
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Adopted in 1980 upon independence, the flag of Vanuatu features red and green fields separated by a black triangle on the hoist side, outlined by thin yellow stripes forming a Y-shape. Within the black triangle is a yellow emblem of a boar's tusk encircling two crossed namele fern fronds, representing prosperity, peace, and traditional culture.
The boar's tusk on the flag is a symbol of prosperity in Vanuatu and is also worn as a necklace; curved tusks are among the most valued traditional items in Ni-Vanuatu culture.
Adopted: 1980
