New Zealand is a country that is on the two large and about seven hundred small islands located in the Pacific Ocean.The population here is almost 4.5 million residents.Similarly, other sovereign states the country has its own official symbols.
current flag
Flag of New Zealand, which are located below the photo, a blue rectangular canvas.On it is a depiction of the British character and four correct red stars.It is believed that the blue color symbolizes the sky and the sea surrounding the country, and the stars - its geographical location and the constellation of the Southern Cross.Flag of New Zealand officially received the status of a national symbol of March 24, 1902 during the Boer War.
first decision
state symbol was first adopted in 1867.He served as the basis for the British blue flag.This was spelled out in the "Act on the Protection of the colonial fleet," which stipulates that all vessel owned by the colonial government, obliged to go under the banner of the royal naval forces that bear the emblem of the respective colonies.At that time the country did not have any of its symbols, so the painting was applied designation «NZ».Existing now the flag of New Zealand was adopted two years later, however, until the approval of the ship they used.
Coat state
first national emblem of New Zealand was introduced in 1911.In the country it was used for 45 years, after which the character has been replaced.This version works in our time.It is a shield that is held on the one hand a blonde woman, and the other - the Maori warrior.Above it is the crown of St. Edward, and bottom - the two branches of fern.The coat of arms, as well as the flag of New Zealand, a very revered in the country.Here, it symbolizes the commitment to the inhabitants of the monarchy, as well as the harmony that has developed between the local people.
national anthem
New Zealand flag and emblem as described above, has another attribute of an integral State - the national anthem.Thus, it should be noted here national status can simultaneously boasts two options.Of those unspoken priority belongs anthem, called "God, take care of New Zealand."The words to him were written by Thomas Braquenié in 1870.As for music, it announced a competition for the author, who in 1876 won the John Joseph Woods.The song became so popular in the state, the government acknowledged that its national anthem after the redemption rights.
