Melanesia
Fiji
A light blue ensign with the Union Jack in the canton and the shield from Fiji’s coat of arms in the fly. It was adopted at independence in 1970 and retained after Fiji became a republic.
Adopted
1970
Proportion
1:2
Colours
5
Colours & their meaning
Light blue
Commonly said to represent the Pacific Ocean surrounding Fiji.
Red
Used in the Union Jack and shield; no distinct official Fijian color symbolism.
White
Used in the field details and Union Jack; no distinct official Fijian color symbolism.
Blue
Used in the Union Jack; no distinct official Fijian color symbolism.
Gold
Used in the shield details; no distinct official Fijian color symbolism.
Symbols & emblems
Union Jack
It reflects Fiji’s historical connection with the United Kingdom.
Shield from the coat of arms
The shield includes a lion and agricultural products such as sugar cane, coconuts and bananas, representing Fiji’s colonial-era heraldic identity and economy.
Did you know?
Fiji is one of the few republics in the world whose national flag still includes the Union Jack.