Flag of Bougainville

by j4p4n - uploaded on March 24, 2025, 4:15 am

Bougainville is set to become the newest country in the world (although they might change their name) as they are undergoing the process of separating from Papua New Guinea at the moment. This is the current flag (and maybe still their flag after separating?)

... if you are curious... the thing in the middle is an upe, that is a kind of traditional headdress worn by men in parts of Bougainville, a sort of symbol of identity