Papua New Guinea
Adopted1971
Design classBird Emblem
RegionOceania
Black and red diagonal with the bird of paradise.
History and symbolism
A diagonal divides black and red, bearing the gold bird of paradise of the highlands and the five stars of the Southern Cross. Designed by Susan Karike, a fifteen year old student.
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