Flag of Marshall Islands
Colors
#003893
#FFFFFF
#DD7500
Meaning & Symbolism
Blue represents the Pacific Ocean. The 24-pointed white star represents the municipalities. The orange and white stripes represent the Ralik (sunset) and Ratak (sunrise) island chains.
History
Adopted on May 1, 1979, designed by Emlain Kabua, the first lady at the time.
Curiosities
The Marshall Islands were used by the United States for nuclear tests between 1946 and 1958, including the Castle Bravo hydrogen bomb.
