Flag of Marshall Islands - Design, Colors, Meaning, Symbolism

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The flag of the Marshall Islands features a blue field with an orange and white diagonal stripe and a white star.It symbolizes the ocean, sunrise and sunset, and the nation’s geographic position and hope.

The National Flag of Marshall Islands

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Marshall Islands Flag Facts

CountryMarshall Islands
CapitalMajuro
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
Official LanguageMarshallese and English
ISO Country CodeMHL
Adopted On1 May 1979
Design ByEmlain Kabua
National Day1 May (Constitution Day)
National SongForever Marshall Islands (National Anthem)
Flag Ratio10:19
ColorsBlue, White, Orange
DesignBlue field with two diagonal stripes of white and orange extending from the lower hoist to the upper fly, and a white star in the upper hoist corner
Center SymbolWhite Star with 24 Points
Meaning of BlueRepresents the Pacific Ocean
Meaning of White StripeSymbolizes peace
Meaning of Orange StripeRepresents courage and wealth
Symbolism of StarRepresents the 24 municipalities and Christianity
Geographic MeaningDiagonal stripes represent the equator and island chains
Unique FeatureOne of the few national flags with diagonal stripes and an offset star
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