Flag of the Northern Mariana Islands

Flag of the Northern Mariana Islands
Vexillological symbol :	?
Aspect ratio:	20:39
Officially accepted:	4th July 1976

Flag next to the US flag

The flag of the Northern Mariana Islands was adopted on July 4, 1976 . The aspect ratio is 20:39.

Like other Pacific states (e.g. the Marshall Islands and Nauru ), the flag of the American Commonwealth Territory is based on a blue base, which is supposed to represent the Pacific , and a white star, which stands for the islands of the Northern Mariana Islands. The star is in front of a stone pillar ( latte stone ), which symbolizes the culture of the local Chamorro people . In 1989, a wreath of flowers and shells ( lei ) was added to the flag , another symbol of local culture. From 1991 to 1995 the wreath lay over the latte stone; In 1995 the flag turned a darker shade of blue.

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  ^? Flag of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands ; in use 1965–1972

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  ^? unofficial flag 1972–1976; official flag 1976–1981

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  ^? 1981-1991

Web links

Commons : Flags of the Northern Mariana Islands  - Collection of images, videos, and audio files

• FOTW : Northern Mariana Islands