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How many stars are there on the flag of Tuvalu?
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#39849. Asked by shady shaker.
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Stew54
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The flag includes nine yellow five-pointed stars symbolizing the nine islands of the group
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sequoianoir
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The name of the country "Tuvalu" means "8 standing together" originally because only eight of the nine islands were populated. Recently, the ninth has become inhabited due to population pressures, and the 9th star put back.
Only 8 stars 1995 - 1997
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