The national flag of Fiji (Fijian: "kuila mai Viti") was adopted on 10 October 1970. The state arms have been slightly modified but the flag has remained the same as during Fiji's colonial period. It is a defaced sky-blue "Blue Ensign" (the actual Blue Ensign version of the flag is the Government ensign), with the shield from the National Coat of Arms. It has remained unchanged since Fiji was declared a republic in 1987, despite calls from some politicians for changes.