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Meaning of the Flag

Following the independence of Nauru, the flag of Nauru (Nauruan: anidenin Naoero) was raised for the first time. The flag, chosen in a local design competition, was adopted on independence day, 31 January 1968. The twelve points on the star represent the island's twelve original tribes.

Flag History

1. 1968
   The flag, chosen in a local design competition, was adopted on independence day, 31 January 1968.
2. 1870–1999
   

   Flag in use 1870–1999.
3. 1968–present
   

   Current national flag, in use since 1968.

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