The Northern Marianas flag bears a white star over a blue backdrop. The Marshall Islands and Nauru have a lot of similarities with the flag of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Just beneath the star, the flag depicts a latte stone, which serves as the cornerstone of a Chamorro home.
The wreath, which was added to the Northern Marianas’ flag in 1981, has come to symbolize the connection between the group of islands and their history.
Northern Mariana Islands Flag Facts |
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| Official Name | Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands |
| Capital | Saipan |
| Flag |  |
| Flag Description | Light blue field with a white five-pointed star, surrounded by a wreath of red and white flowers, and a scroll with the inscription “NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS” |
| Flag Adoption | July 1, 1985 |
| Designer | Taga S. Tafuna (selected through a public contest) |
| Significance of Flag Colors | – Light blue represents the Pacific Ocean – White symbolizes the commonwealth status within the United States – Red and white flowers represent the Chamorro and Carolinian ethnic groups |
| Historical Background | – Inhabited by Chamorro people for thousands of years – Colonized by Spain in the 17th century – Sold to Germany in 1899 – Ceded to Japan after World War I – Became part of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands administered by the United States – Gained commonwealth status within the United States in 1978 |
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