Flag of the Marshall Islands
Flag NameFlag of the Marshall Islands
Country NameMarshall Islands
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2MH
Date Adopted1979-10-21
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio10:19
Primary ColorsBlue, Orange, White
Symbolism DescriptionThe blue field represents the Pacific Ocean. The two diagonal stripes symbolize the equator, with the Marshall Islands located just north of it. The orange stripe signifies courage and wealth, as well as the sunrise. The white stripe represents peace and purity, as well as the sunset. The 24-pointed white star symbolizes the 24 administrative districts of the Marshall Islands, with the four longer points representing the four main cultural centers: Majuro, Ebeye, Jaluit, and Wotje. The star's position in the upper hoist represents the geographical location of the islands in the northern Pacific.
Symbolism Categoriesnature
DesignerEmlain Kabua
Description
A blue field with two diagonal stripes, one orange over one white, rising from the lower hoist to the upper fly. In the upper hoist, a white 24-pointed star with four longer rays.
