The New Zealand Flag is the symbol of the realm government and people of New Zealand. Its royal blue background is reminiscent of the blue sea and clear sky surrounding us. The stars of the Southern Cross emphasise this country's location in the South Pacific Ocean. The Union Flag gives recognition to our historical foundations and the fact that New Zealand was once a British colony and dominion.
The stars represent the constellation of Crux.
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Well, four white stars, each with a red star embedded.
There are 4 stars in the New Zealand flag, coloured white and with a red star centre to each.
The New Zealand's 4 stars on the flag represent the Southern Cross constellation. See Related Link.
The flag of New Zealand has four stars, representing the southern cross.
== == Yes, the stars represent that constellation, also known as Crux.
The Stars on the New Zealand flag represent the Southern Cross Star constellation which is only visible in the Southern Hemisphere, and south of latitude 30 degrees in the Northern hemisphere. The formation actually omits the fifth star in the constellation.
because Australia and new zealand are still part of the commonwealth and were given that flag when England took over Australia
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The flag of New Zealand has four stars, representing the southern cross.
There are four stars on the flag of New Zealand.
The stars on the New Zealand flag represent the constellation Crux, the Southern Cross, as it is seen from New Zealand.
The four stars on the New Zealand flag represent the Southern Cross constellation, Crux.
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The Southern Cross
These represent the Southern Cross constellation which can bee seen in the nights sky in New Zealand. Australia has a similar flag but with an extra star that can only be seen there. New Zealand is considering changing its flag to something more iconic.
New Zealand Red Australia White
because the person who made the flag liked the color red? i dont know why does the new zealand flag have stars?
== == Yes, the stars represent that constellation, also known as Crux.
The Stars on the New Zealand flag represent the Southern Cross Star constellation which is only visible in the Southern Hemisphere, and south of latitude 30 degrees in the Northern hemisphere. The formation actually omits the fifth star in the constellation.
The four stars on our flag represent the southern cross, seen from all parts of New Zealand. If you line up the top and bottom star and follow the imaginary line all the way to the horizon you will be facing south.