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Flag Date of Adoption

12 June 1979

Flag Symbolism

The deep blue background represents the Pacific Ocean. The white and orange bands represent the Ratak (Sunrise) and Ralik (Sunset) chains, respectively. The customary symbolism of orange as the color of bravery and white as the color of peace are also recognized. The star represents the cross of Christianity, with each of the 24 points signifying a municipal district of the RMI. The four main points represent the major centers of Majuro, Ebeye, Jaluit and Wotje. The official flag is at an aspect ratio of 2:1.

Marshall Islands National Anthem

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Anthem History Forever Marshall Islands" (music and lyrics by President Amata Kabua)
Anthem Lyrics

Forever Marshall Islands


Ae-lon eo ao ion lo---me-to;

Einwot wut ko loti ion dren e-lae;

Kin me-ram in Me-kar jen ijo---i-lan;

Erreo an romak ioir kin me---ram---in mour;

Iltan pein A---nij ewel-eo---sim woj;

Kejolit kij kin ijin ji-kir e-mol;

Ijja-min I-lok jen in ao-le-mo ran;

Anij an ro je-mem wo-nak-ke im kej ram-mon Ae-lin kein am.
Anthem Lyrics English My island lies o'er the o-cean;

Like a wreath of flowers upon the sea;

With a light of Mekar from far a-bove;

Shining with the brilliance of rays of life;.

Our Fa-ther's wondrous cre-a-tion;

Bequeathed to us, our Motherland;

I'll never leave my dear home sweet home;

God of our forefathers protect and bless forever Marshall Islands.
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