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Meaning of the Flag

The flag of the Federated States of Micronesia was adopted on 30 November 1978. The blue field represents the Pacific Ocean. heraldic practice, the stars represent the four federated states: Chuuk, Pohnpei, Kosrae and Yap, arranged like the points of the compass.

Meaning of Flag Colors

The blue field represents the Pacific Ocean.

Flag History

1. 1962
   The trust territory first adopted a flag on 24 October 1962, which featured a design of six white stars around a shade of blue based on the flag of the United Nations.
2. 1977–1992
   

   A four-star variation of the former trust territory flag was adopted on 30 November 1978 prior to independence; Kosrae was split from Pohnpei and is represented by the fourth star.
3. 1978–present
   

   Current national flag, in use since 1978.

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