Flag of New Zealand

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The flag of New Zealand is dark blue, with the flag of the United Kingdom in the top left corner and four red stars representing the Southern Cross constellation on the right side. The flag was adopted on March 24, 1902, and has been in use since 1869. The blue color of the flag symbolizes the ocean and the sky surrounding the islands, while the stars represent the Southern Cross, a distinctive constellation in the southern hemisphere. The flag of the United Kingdom indicates the historical connection of New Zealand with Great Britain.