Marshall Islands Flag: Meaning and History

Embroidered flag patch — Marshall Islands

History of the flag

The country declared its independence in 1979, the year its flag was adopted.

The position of its star indicates the geographical location of the islands, a few degrees north of the equator.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

  • The 24 rays represent as many administrative districts, and the four elongated bundles embody the Christian faith.

  • Embodies the Pacific Ocean.

  • The diagonals symbolize the equator, in orange for the country's wealth and white for the peace of the people.