Flag Date of Adoption | 31 March 1972 |
Flag Symbolism |
blue, with a white, five-pointed star superimposed on the gray silhouette of a latte stone (a traditional foundation stone used in building) in the center, surrounded by a wreath The blue symbolizes the Pacific Ocean, which surrounds the island with love and peace. The star represents the Commonwealth. The stone symbolizes the culture of the Chamorro people. The curcular head wreath made from 4 flowers (ylang-ylang, seyur, ang'gha and teibwo) is a symbol of the indigenous Carolinian culture. |
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