Flag of Nauru
The flag of Nauru is dark blue with a narrow gold horizontal stripe across the middle. Below the stripe, near the hoist, is a white star with 12 points. The flag has a 1:2 ratio and no other symbols, and its layout is meant as a simple map of where the island lies.
Colors
- Blue #082868 · 90%
- Yellow #F8C828 · 8%
Proportions: 1:2
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Nauru
The blue stands for the Pacific Ocean, and the gold stripe represents the equator. The star shows Nauru's position just south of the equator, and its 12 points stand for the island's 12 original tribes. The flag was adopted on January 31, 1968, when Nauru became independent.
Map of Nauru
Nauru is a tiny island country in the central Pacific Ocean, in Micronesia, just south of the equator. It has no land borders; its nearest neighbor is Banaba, an island belonging to Kiribati, to the east.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Nauru?
The flag of Nauru is blue and yellow.
What are the proportions of the flag of Nauru?
The flag of Nauru has a ratio of 1:2 (height to width).
What does the flag of Nauru mean?
The blue stands for the Pacific Ocean, and the gold stripe represents the equator. The star shows Nauru's position just south of the equator, and its 12 points stand for the island's 12 original tribes. The flag was adopted on January 31, 1968, when Nauru became independent.
Can I download the flag of Nauru?
Yes: this page has the flag of Nauru as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (User:Skimel).
