Saturday, September 24, 2011

Fact of the Day

Fact of the Day : How many stars feature on the national flag of New Zealand? (from World Flags)

"New Zealand"

New Zealand's red, white and blue flag recalls its historic links with Britain. Many former British colonies incoporate the ‘Union Jack’ on the hoist of their flag. New Zealand's flag features the stars of the Southern Cross constellation. The blue field represents the sky and the Pacific Ocean.

How to cite this entry:
"New Zealand" World Encyclopedia. George Philip Ltd, 2003. Oxford Reference Online. Oxford University Press. 24 September 2011