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    Flag of Marshall Islands

    Flag of Marshall Islands
    A blue field with two diagonal stripes of orange and white radiating from the lower hoist corner, and a white star in the canton.
    Country
    Marshall Islands
    Capital
    Majuro
    Continent
    Oceania
    Adopted
    1979
    Colours
    Blue, Orange, White

    What does the flag of Marshall Islands mean?

    The blue field represents the Pacific Ocean. The orange and white stripes symbolise the two main island chains, the Ratak (sunrise) and Ralik (sunset) chains, and also represent courage and peace respectively. The 24-pointed star represents the 24 municipalities, with the four longer points for the major cultural centres.

    Colours and what they stand for

    • Blue

      The Pacific Ocean.

    • Orange

      Wealth and bravery.

    • White

      Peace.

    History

    Adopted in 1979 when the Marshall Islands became a self-governing nation. The flag was designed by Emlain Kabua, the then-First Lady of the republic.

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