two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and green with a black isosceles triangle (based on the hoist side) all separated by a black-edged yellow stripe in the shape of a horizontal Y (the two points of the Y face the hoist side and enclose the triangle)
centered in the triangle is a boar's tusk encircling two crossed namele fern fronds, all in yellow
red represents the blood of boars and men, as well as unity, green the richness of the islands, and black the ni-Vanuatu people
the yellow Y-shape - which reflects the pattern of the islands in the Pacific Ocean - symbolizes the light of the Gospel spreading through the islands
the boar's tusk is a symbol of prosperity frequently worn as a pendant on the islands
the fern fronds represent peace note: one of several flags where a prominent component of the design reflects the shape of the country
other such flags are those of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, and Eritrea
