Symbolism
The blue field represents the Pacific Ocean. The four stars represent the four states of the Federation: Chuuk, Pohnpei, Kosrae, and Yap.
History
Adopted on November 10, 1979. The design is inspired by the flag of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands.
Construction
A 10:19 ratio. A blue field with four white five-pointed stars arranged in a diamond pattern.
Color Meanings
blue: The Pacific Ocean and the freedom of the islands
white: The four states of the Federation
Country Facts
- Population
- 105.6K
0.2% of Oceania
- Capital
- Palikir
- Languages
- English
- Continent
- Oceania
- Subregion
- Pacific
- Landlocked
- Island state
- ISO 3166-1
- FM
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- November 10, 1979
- Proportions
10:19 (≈1.900)
- Total Colors
- 2
- Key Symbols
- Emblem, Stars
Influences
Flag of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
United Nations Flag
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Flag Protocol
- The stars must be arranged in a diamond pattern
- Must be displayed with two stars at the top and two at the bottom
Practice
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