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Flag of Federated States of Micronesia

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Flag of Federated States of Micronesia
  • RegionOceania
  • ISO codeFM
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Basic Flag Information

Flag NameFlag of Federated States of Micronesia
CountryMicronesia
Official NameFederated States of Micronesia
CapitalPalikir
ContinentOceania
RegionMicronesia
ISO CodeFM / FSM
Internet Domain.fm
Calling Code+691
CurrencyUnited States dollar (USD)
Official Language(s)English
DemonymMicronesian
Area702 km²
Population113,100
CoastlineHas a sea coast
United Nations MemberYes

Flag Specifications

Official Flag NameFlag of Federated States of Micronesia
Current Version Adopted10 November 1978
Design First Used1978
Flag Proportion10:19
Flag ShapeRectangular
Number of Colours2
Main ColoursLight Blue, White
DesignerBased on the flag of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
Design TypeLight blue field with four white stars
NicknameNo widely used nickname
Official StatusOfficial national flag
Governing AuthorityGovernment of Federated States of Micronesia

Flag Colour Information

ColourAppearanceHEX CodeRGBCMYKPantone
Light Blue#75B2DD117, 178, 22147, 19, 0, 13No official Pantone reference
White#FFFFFF255, 255, 2550, 0, 0, 0No official Pantone reference

Flag Design and Symbolism

Four white starsThe four states of the federation: Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae, arranged as a diamond
Light BlueStands for the Pacific Ocean, and the United Nations trusteeship that preceded independence.
WhiteStands for the four stars, for peace.

Flag History

Year / PeriodEvent
10 November 1978Adopted as the flag of the new federation
1979Retained on the entry into force of the constitution
PresentThe flag remains in official use

Flag Dimensions and Construction

Official Ratio (height : width)10:19
Hoist (height)10 units
Fly (width)19 units
LayoutLight blue field with four white stars
Band / Stripe ConstructionNo stripes; the four stars form a diamond at the centre
Construction Sheet AvailableYes
Governing SpecificationFSM Code, Title 1, Chapter 6

How the Flag of Federated States of Micronesia Is Used

SettingFlownNotes
Government buildingsYesFlown on official premises
Schools and public institutionsYesCommon in daily and ceremonial use
Private and civil useYesMay be flown by members of the public
Public holidays and commemorationsYesDisplayed on national days of remembrance
Armed forcesNoNo separate military flag is in use
Naval ensignYesFlown by naval and merchant vessels
Embassies and consulatesYesFlown at diplomatic missions abroad
International sportYesUsed at the Olympic Games and world championships
United Nations buildingYesFlown in the row of member states

Other Official Flags of Federated States of Micronesia

Flag TypePurposeIn Use
National flagThe primary flag shown on this pageYes
Civil flagFlown by private citizens and organisationsYes
War flagCarried by the armed forces on landNo
Naval ensignFlown at sea by naval and merchant vesselsNo
Air force ensignUsed by the air forceNo
Presidential standardMarks the presence of the head of stateYes
Royal standardMarks the presence of the monarchNo
Historical flagsEarlier designs no longer in official useYes

Quick Facts About the Flag

Years in Use (current design)48 years
Adoption Date10 November 1978
Earliest Recorded Use1978
DesignerBased on the flag of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
NicknameNo widely used nickname
Dominant ColourLight Blue
Flags It ResemblesThe United Nations flag inspired the shade of blue
Notable FeatureLight blue field with four white stars