Flag of Tokelau
In May 2008, the local parliament, the General Fono, approved a distinctive flag and national emblem for Tokelau.In June 2007 the regional parliament (General Fono) decided over the future flag, anthem and national symbol of Tokelau.As the required supermajority was not reached in the 2007 self-determination referendum, the flag was not officially adopted.The flag design approved is based on the 2007 proposal with minor changes to the arrangement of the stars, the Southern Cross is used in place of a representation of the geographic location of the islands.The flag was approved by the General Fono in February 2009 and by Queen Elizabeth II in August.