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The Marshall Islands flag consists of a blue background, an orange and white diagonal and a white star. This banner is one of the symbols of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, a state in Micronesia made up of volcanic islands and coral atolls. The national emblem of the Marshall Islands was officially adopted on May 1, 1979. This archipelago was first discovered in the sixteenth century by a Spanish fleet (led by the diplomat Diego de Saavedra), but was subsequently visited by the British a few years later, including John Marshall who gave it its name. In accordance with the laws in force, the Solomon Islands national flag can be used for any purpose on land, but another specific flag must be used for maritime purposes.

Main information:

- Capital : Dalap-Uliga-Darrit

- Surface area: 181 km².

- Number of inhabitants : 68 859

- Currency : US Dollar

- Official language: Marshallese, English

- National holiday: 1st May

- National Anthem: Forever Marshall Islands

Symbolism and history of the flag of Marshall Islands

The national emblem of the Marshall Islands symbolizes several éléments : The blue background of this flag represents the Pacific Ocean that surrounds the Marshall Islands. The orange stripe that runs diagonally across this national flag symbolizes the Ralik Islands chain, the sunset, wealth and courage. The white stripe also symbolizes the Ratak Island chain, sunrise and peace. The star in the upper left corner of the Marshall Islands banner symbolizes Christianity, and each of the rays of the star represents one of the country's 24 voting districts.

Find all the flags of the Marshall Islands and Oceania on AZ Flag

The tricolor flag of Marshall Islands is available in several forms on our online flag store; small flag with pole and base or with wooden stick, large flags with Marshall Islands national colors with rings, eyelets, cords or pole sleeve for flag pole.

You will also find in the same section the other national flags, historical flags or the Oceania country flags; current flag of New Zealand, official flag of Fiji Islands, banners of Australia, flags and flags of Cook Islands, various flags in the colors of Micronesia, flags of Tonga with red background, various flags of Tuvalu, emblems of Kiribati, several flags of Papua New Guinea, tricolor flags of Nauru, official banners of Palau etc.

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