Flag of the Northern Mariana Islands

The flag of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

The flag of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands was adopted on July 4, 1976.

In common with other states of the Pacific, such as the Marshall Islands and Nauru, the flag for the Northern Mariana Islands (NMI) shows a blue field and a white star. In the case of this nation, the flag takes its inspiration from the United Nations, as the NMI had once been a UN Trust Territory. The symbol behind the white star is a latte stone, a Chamorro house foundation.

The decorative wreath, or mwarmwar, was added in 1981, and maintains the link between the islands and its sacred history and customs.

Historical flags

The flag of the United Nations was used in the NMI during 1947–1965   Flag of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands was used in the NMI 1965–1972   Unofficial flag, 1972–1976. Official flag, 1976–1981   1981–1989 flag

See also

• Seal of the Northern Mariana Islands
• Flags of the U.S. states

External links

• The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands