Step-by-step
1
Open SmartFlags
Find it in the top ribbon after installation.
2
Search "Papua New Guinea"
Select Papua New Guinea in the list below.
3
Click INSERT
The flag drops onto your slide, ready to move and resize.
Why use SmartFlags?
| SmartFlags | DIY download | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand protection | Colors & design follow each flag’s standard | Random web PNGs can be wrong shades/shape or outdated |
| Legal peace‑of‑mind | Licensed or license-free SVGs and PNGs | Potential for copyright violation |
| Bulk flag insert | One-click to add flags of countries found on all slides | Manual hunt‑and-replace flag by flag, slide by slide |
| File size | Optimized images around 10kB (10-100x smaller) | High‑res PNGs that bloat presentations |
| Total cost | Low annual cost / seat | "Free" = costly staff time + legal risk + reputation risk |
SmartFlags works on Office 2019+ or Microsoft 365 (Win/Mac)
Facts about the flag of Papua New Guinea
Date adopted: 1 July 1971
Designer: Hal Holman
Symbolism: The flag features a bird of paradise symbolizing freedom and the country's emergence as a nation. The Southern Cross represents its location in the Southern Hemisphere. The black and red colors are traditional colors of Papua New Guinea.
- Pantone colours: Black, Red 032 C, Yellow C, White
- Aspect ratio: 3 : 4
- Hanging protocol: The flag is typically hung horizontally with the black triangle on the hoist side and the red triangle on the fly side, with the yellow bird-of-paradise facing the hoist.
- Design pitfall: A common mistake is reversing the triangles or orienting the bird-of-paradise facing the wrong direction.
