flag: Marshall Islands

The flag of the Marshall Islands has a blue background with orange stripes and a white star. It was adopted in 1979 and represents the small island nation in the Pacific Ocean.

The large star on the flag represents the location of the Marshall Islands, just above the equator. The orange stripes symbolize courage and strength, and the blue represents the Pacific Ocean.

The flag of the Marshall Islands has a unique design, even among the flags of Pacific island nations. The 24 points of the star represent the administrative districts at the time of its adoption, and the white stripes symbolize a peaceful sunrise and the light of Western civilization.

The flag was created after World War II, as the Marshall Islands transitioned from being under US trusteeship to becoming an independent nation. As a country with a deep concern for environmental issues, the blue in the flag also serves as a reminder of the reality faced by Pacific island nations threatened by climate change.