Nauru Flag: Meaning and History

Embroidered flag patch — Nauru

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.