Flag of Saint Helena
South Atlantic and Polar Territories · SH-HL · Vector source, 4:3 aspect ratio
- RegionSouth Atlantic and Polar Territories
- ISO codeSH-HL
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Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Saint Helena |
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| Country | Saint Helena |
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| Official Name | Saint Helena |
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| Capital | Jamestown |
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| Continent | Africa |
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| Region | South Atlantic Ocean |
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| ISO Code | SH-HL / SH-HL |
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| Internet Domain | .sh |
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| Calling Code | +290 |
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| Currency | Saint Helena pound (SHP) |
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| Official Language(s) | English |
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| Demonym | Saint Helenian |
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| Area | 122 km² |
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| Population | 4,439 |
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Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of Saint Helena |
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| Current Version Adopted | 30 October 1984 |
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| Design First Used | 1984 |
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| Flag Proportion | 1:2 |
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| Flag Shape | Rectangular |
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| Number of Colours | 4 |
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| Main Colours | Blue, White, Yellow, Red |
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| Designer | Blue Ensign defaced with the territorial arms |
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| Design Type | Blue Ensign with the coat of arms |
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| Nickname | No widely used nickname |
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| Official Status | Official national flag |
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| Governing Authority | Government of Saint Helena |
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Flag Colour Information
| Colour | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK | Pantone |
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| Blue | | #012169 | 1, 33, 105 | 99, 69, 0, 59 | No official Pantone reference |
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| White | | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 0, 0, 0, 0 | No official Pantone reference |
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| Yellow | | #FFD100 | 255, 209, 0 | 0, 18, 100, 0 | No official Pantone reference |
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| Red | | #C8102E | 200, 16, 46 | 0, 92, 77, 22 | No official Pantone reference |
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Flag Design and Symbolism
| Saint Helena plover | The endemic wirebird |
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| Three-masted ship | The island’s role on the Atlantic sailing routes |
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| Blue | Stands for the field of the Blue Ensign. |
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| White | Stands for the Union Flag and the sails. |
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| Yellow | Stands for the wirebird and the shore. |
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| Red | Stands for the crosses within the Union Flag. |
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Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
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| 30 October 1984 | Adopted for Saint Helena and its dependencies |
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| Present | The flag remains in official use |
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Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio (height : width) | 1:2 |
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| Hoist (height) | 1 units |
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| Fly (width) | 2 units |
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| Layout | Blue Ensign with the coat of arms |
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| Band / Stripe Construction | No stripes; a Blue Ensign with the badge in the fly |
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| Construction Sheet Available | Yes |
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| Governing Specification | Saint Helena Flag Regulations |
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How the Flag of Saint Helena Is Used
| Setting | Flown | Notes |
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| Government buildings | Yes | Flown on official premises |
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| Schools and public institutions | Yes | Common in daily and ceremonial use |
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| Private and civil use | Yes | May be flown by members of the public |
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| Public holidays and commemorations | Yes | Displayed on national days of remembrance |
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| Armed forces | No | No separate military flag is in use |
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| Naval ensign | Yes | Flown by naval and merchant vessels |
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| Embassies and consulates | Yes | Flown at diplomatic missions abroad |
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| International sport | Yes | Used at the Olympic Games and world championships |
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| United Nations building | No | Not a United Nations member state |
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Other Official Flags of Saint Helena
| Flag Type | Purpose | In Use |
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| National flag | The primary flag shown on this page | Yes |
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| Civil flag | Flown by private citizens and organisations | Yes |
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| War flag | Carried by the armed forces on land | No |
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| Naval ensign | Flown at sea by naval and merchant vessels | No |
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| Air force ensign | Used by the air force | No |
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| Presidential standard | Marks the presence of the head of state | No |
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| Royal standard | Marks the presence of the monarch | No |
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| Historical flags | Earlier designs no longer in official use | Not documented |
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Quick Facts About the Flag
| Years in Use (current design) | 42 years |
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| Adoption Date | 30 October 1984 |
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| Earliest Recorded Use | 1984 |
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| Designer | Blue Ensign defaced with the territorial arms |
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| Nickname | No widely used nickname |
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| Dominant Colour | Blue |
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| Flags It Resembles | Identical in form to the flag of Saint Helena |
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| Notable Feature | Blue Ensign with the coat of arms |
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