Nauru Flag: Meaning and History

History of the flag
Administered jointly by the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand from 1947, this island state declared its independence in 1968. Its flag, the result of a competition, was adopted the same year.
What do the elements of the flag mean?

The white star represents the country, and the 12 points embody each indigenous tribe that makes up its population.
Blue represents the Pacific Ocean.
The yellow stripe represents the equator and the sun.
