Flag of Nauru
On the occasion of the Declaration of Independence, the flag was hoisted on Nauru January 31, 1968 for the first time. It illustrates the geographical location of the island nation.
The narrow yellow stripes with a width of approximately 1/ 24 of the length of the flag cloth represents the equator
The twelve -pointed white star testifies to the island location south of the equator in the blue waves of the Pacific Ocean ( blue flag ). The island is only one degree south of the Equator. The separation of the blue bunting in two equal parts Further recalls the legend, according to which the first inhabitants to have been brought from two rocks to the world.
The star should touch the yellow stripe, which is often misrepresented. The twelve rays of the star symbolize the twelve original tribes of Nauru: Deiboe, Eamwidamit, Eamwidara, Eamwit, Eano, Eamgum, EMEO, Eoaru, lrutsi, Iruwa, Iwi and Ranibok.
The white stands for the calcium phosphate, through the promotion of the island's inhabitants were rich.
The flag was drawn by the idea of a local resident by the Australian flag manufacturer Evans.
See also: Coat of arms of Nauru