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Micronesia

Oceania

Quick Facts

Capital

Palikir

Population

115K

Area

702 km²

Density

164 /km²

Median age

23.5 yrs

Description

Adoption

30 November 1978 (adopted)
3 November 1986 (blue shade darkened after the Compact with the United States, 48 years).

Designed byInterim congress (1978); no individual designer.

Design & Symbolism

Specs plus what each color and emblem means on this flag — tap an element to reveal its meaning.

Proportions

10:19

Shape

Rectangular

Colors

Blue#6797D6 · Pantone 279 C

Blue depicts the Pacific Ocean and echoes the United Nations flag.

White#FFFFFF

The four white stars depict the four states of the federation.

Symbols & elements

Four stars

Set in a diamond on a field of Pacific blue, the four white stars are the federated states: Chuuk, Pohnpei, Kosrae and Yap.

Construction details

Proportions 10:19. A light-blue field bearing four white five-pointed stars arranged in a diamond (like the points of a compass), at the centre.

Construction sheet

Etiquette & protocol

How the flag should be used and displayed with respect.

Specific rules — Micronesia

The flag is honoured on 3 November (Independence Day) and 10 May (Constitution Day).
It flies on public buildings and at official ceremonies.

Common conventions

Keep the flag clean and never let it touch the ground.
Never fly a torn or faded flag — repair or replace it.
Illuminate the flag if it stays up at night.
Never use the flag as clothing, packaging or advertising.
Dispose of a worn flag respectfully, not in the trash.

Did you know?

Its four stars depict the four island states, arranged like the points of a compass.

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