The Flag of Nauru

Nauru's flag was officially adopted on January 31, 1968, following the country's independence from a UN trusteeship administered by Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. The design was selected as part of a local competition that sought symbols representing the island's past, its position within the Pacific, and its future aspirations. The flag's elements, including the star, yellow stripe, and blue field, were chosen to encapsulate Nauru's identity, its geographical characteristics, and the hopes for its people's unity and progress.