Correct answer: Nauru.
The gold line is the Equator; the 12-pointed star sits just below it and slightly off-center, showing where Nauru actually lies in the Pacific.
Correct answer: Tonga.
The red cross reflects the kingdom's strong Christian faith; the constitution requires that the flag never be changed.
Correct answer: VH.
Australian aircraft began as G-AU blocks under Britain's G; the 1929 shift to the Commonwealth's V series gave Australia VH, which is why vintage registers list the same aircraft under both marks. See the full list of aircraft registration prefixes by country.
Correct answer: Marshall Islands.
The diagonal stripes represent the Equator and the Ratak and Ralik island chains; the star's 24 points stand for electoral districts.
Correct answer: Palau.
The disc represents the full moon, traditionally considered an ideal time for fishing, planting, and celebrations in Palauan culture.
Correct answer: Tuvalu.
The nine stars are positioned to match the actual geographic layout of the country's nine islands.
Correct answer: Vanuatu.
The boar's tusk is a symbol of prosperity, the crossed fern leaves stand for peace, and the Y-shape echoes the layout of the islands.
Correct answer: Samoa.
The Southern Cross marks the nation's place in the Pacific; red, white and blue stand for courage, purity and freedom.
Correct answer: Papua New Guinea.
Susan Karike sketched the winning design in her school exercise book in 1971. The red, black and yellow are drawn from traditional art and clothing.
Correct answer: Australia.
The seven-pointed star stands for the six states plus the territories. New Zealand's similar flag drops the big star and uses four red stars instead of five.
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