Mars Flag
Flag NameMars Flag
Country NameMarshall Islands
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2MH
Date Adopted1979-10-21
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio19:10
Primary Colorsblue, orange, white
Symbolism DescriptionThe blue background represents the Pacific Ocean. The two diagonal stripes, orange and white, symbolize the equator, with the orange stripe representing wealth and courage, and the white stripe representing peace. The rising diagonal also signifies the growth and vitality of the islands. The white 24-pointed star in the upper hoist represents the 24 electoral districts of the Marshall Islands, with the four longer points indicating the main cultural centers (Majuro, Ebeye, Jaluit, and Wotje). Its position symbolizes the islands' location just north of the equator.
Symbolism Categoriesnature
DesignerEmlain Kabua
Description
Despite the name 'Mars Flag' provided in the metadata, the image displays the national flag of the Marshall Islands. This flag was adopted upon the nation's independence.
