Flag of Western Province Papa New Guinea - Color Changing Coffee Mug

The Flag of Western Province, Papua New Guinea, is a banner that represents the administrative division located on the west coast of the island of New Guinea, within the nation of Papua New Guinea. Adopted in 1977, following the country's independence from Australia, the flag is composed of horizontal stripes in three colors: green, yellow, and black. The upper hoist-side of the flag features a white stylized bird known as the Raggiana Bird of Paradise (or 'Paradisaea bioculata'), facing to the left, and a sun with eight rays positioned below the bird. The colors and symbols on the Western Province flag symbolize the region's natural resources, wildlife, and the spirit of unity among its people. The green stripe at the top represents the lush vegetation found in the province, while the yellow band at the bottom signifies the sun and the fertile land, as well as the wealth derived from mining activities. The black stripe in the middle signifies the soil or the melanin of the local inhabitants. The Raggiana Bird of Paradise symbolizes the indigenous people and their cultural heritage, while the sun with eight rays represents the eight districts within Western Province. The flag is a visual representation that embodies the unique identity and pride of the people living in the Western Province of Papua New Guinea.