Flags
I am a symbol of pride, flying high in the sky, With a yellow background, catching every eye. Four stars shine bright, in blue and white, Representing unity and might. What am I?
Niue
Which Oceania country was the first to gain independence from colonial rule?
New Zealand
What is the capital city of American Samoa?
Pago Pago
How many stars are there on the flag of New Zealand, and what do they symbolize?
- four red stars with white border.
- Each star on the New Zealand flag is slightly different in size, and they are arranged in a manner that represents their position in the night sky when viewed from New Zealand.
Which Pacific Island nation is composed of four states: Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei, and Yap?
Federated States of Micronesia
Give two countries from Melanesia.
(answers can be any 2 countries from the Melanesia side)
Which Pacific Island nation's flag features a bird of prey and a frigate bird in flight? What does it mean?
Kiribati
Give at least 3 countries that were independent from the United Kingdom.
Australia, NZ
Fiji, Solomon Is
Kiribati, Vanuatu, Tuvalu
Which US-associated territory in Oceania consists of 14 islands, is located south of the equator, is known for its historic significance in World War II, and has a traditional navigational star compass as its flag emblem?
American Samoa.
What are the primary colors and symbols featured on the flag of Nauru, and what do they represent?
- Blue bg, yellow stripe and white star.
- blue for Pacific Ocean
Yellow for equator/the sun
White star for Nauru itself, traditional tribal chiefs.
Which Oceania country is known as the "Kingdom" and why?
Tonga - they are sovereign state, ruled by a monarch often from a hereditary royal lineage.
Identify the territory in Tuvalu known for its World War II relics and historical significance.
Funafuti - important base for US military, air operations against Japanese forces...
What is the historical significance of the design of the Tongan flag?
- red field symbolizes the blood of sacrifice, the bond between the monarchy & the people.
- white cross represents Christianity (influential of missionaries arrived in Tonga 19th century.)
What are the independent countries in Oceania?
What is the smallest territory in Oceania by land area?
The smallest territory in Oceania by land area is the territory of Tokelau. It is a dependent territory of New Zealand and consists of three small atolls in the South Pacific Ocean.