West Papua

The unofficial flag of is a white background with the coat of arms of the province.
== Symbolism ==
The white star means the Almighty God and the ideals and hopes that will be realized. The tree and fish mean that the West Papua Province has forest and marine resources that have the potential to improve the standard of living and welfare of the community. The refinery tower with a red flame means that the West Papua Province has abundant mining wealth. The neck and head of the Cassowary bird facing right in the green circle means that the West Papua Province is geographically located in the neck and head region of the Papua Island bird, while also having a philosophy of toughness, courage, strength and resilience in facing the challenges of future development and believing that with the spirit of unity and togetherness, the continuity of development will create a bright future. The green field flanked by 3 (three) blue fields means the unity of determination and struggle of 3 (three) elements: government, people/customs and religion to realize the existence of the West Papua Province. The shield with a blue base color and five corners means that the province of West Papua is based on Pancasila which is able to protect all people. A pair of sago leaf stalks, each right leaf stalk consists of 12 (twelve) pairs of leaflets, the left consists of 10 (ten) pairs of leaflets tied by two number nines with Papuan karerin carving motifs, represnting the year West Papua was made a province. Sago is the staple food of the people of West Papua Province which symbolizes welfare and prosperity. A yellow ribbon with the words "CINTAKU NEGERIKU" located at the bottom of the shield is an inseparable part of the shield with the philosophical meaning of the struggle of all components of society to maintain the existence of the Province of West Papua within the framework of the Republic of Indonesia.
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