The blue represents the Pacific Ocean. The orange and white diagonal bands represent the two main island chains (Ratak and Ralik) and also courage and peace. The 24-pointed star represents the 24 municipalities, with the four longer rays representing the capital and the three sub-centers.
History
Adopted on May 1, 1979. Designed by Emlain Kabua, the first First Lady of the Marshall Islands.
Construction
A 10:19 ratio. A blue field with two expanding diagonal stripes of orange and white, and a white star in the upper hoist.
