Micronesia Flag: Meaning and History

Embroidered flag patch — Micronesia

History of the flag

Then under American trusteeship, Micronesia adopted its current flag in 1979.

The country declared its independence in 1990 and joined the UN the following year.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

  • The four stars represent the archipelagos : - Chuuk - Kosrae - Pohnpei - Yap

  • Sky blue refers to the shade of the United Nations flag, as well as the Pacific Ocean.