The flag was instituted in 1970, when the autonomous government inaugurated. The blue base represents the Pacific Ocean, and the orange and white lion, the Rataka and Ralik islands. In the Marshall islands, orange has traditionally symbolized courage, and white, peace. In the upper left the 24 streaks of light represent the 24 districts. The longer four streaks represent the main districts and also the cross of Christ.
"24 pieces of light" the number of municipality, "the four light" cross, symbol in a Christian country | |
Pacific ocean | |
Ratak Chain and Ralik Chain, Development of the country | |
Peace | |
Courage |
Area | Capital | Language | Major industry | Currency |
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181km² | Majuro | Marshallese, English | Agriculture, Fishery | U.S. Dollar |