The history of the modern Federated States of Micronesia is one of settlement by Micronesians; colonization by Spain, Germany, and Japan.The Federated States of Micronesia is composed of the island states of Yap, Chuuk (Truk), Pohnpei (Ponape), and Kosrae, all in the Caroline Islands. The islands vary geologically from high mountainous islands to low coral atolls, with volcanic outcroppings on Pohnpei, Kosrae, and Chuuk. They are located 3,200 mi (5,150 km) west-southwest of Hawaii, in the north Pacific Ocean.
Prior to WWII, the Federated States of Micronesia was governed by several world powers, including Portugal, Germany, Spain, and Japan. It was not until the end of the war that power shifted to the United States, which assumed control over the islands. Remains of the wreckage can be seen throughout the region, from ruins of fortifications to numerous sunken ships. In fact, Micronesia is home to the most impressive collection of warships in the entire world.
The Micronesia flag was adopted on November 30, 1978. Micronesia became independent from the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands on November 3, 1986. The Territory was created in 1947. The Micronesia flag has been in use since 1962, but the number of stars has varied depending on the number of islands in the federation.
The flag of Micronesia consists of a light blue base with four white, five-pointed stars situated in the middle. The stars are arranged in a diamond shaped formation. The blue base symbolizes the Pacific Ocean and the stars represent the four states that make up the Federated States of Micronesia.
Based on the design and symbolism of the flag formerly used by the Trust Territory, this flag presented four five-pointed white stars for the four districts (states), centered on a blue field for the Pacific Ocean. One ray of each star pointed away from the center of the flag as if arranged on an imaginary ring.
Originally, the flag of Micronesia was carrying six stars, but after the departure of the Marshall Islands and the Northern Mariana Islands from the Federation two stars were removed. Flags of similar character are typical of a number of states in Oceania. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of Micronesia Flag for the future.
Prior to WWII, the Federated States of Micronesia was governed by several world powers, including Portugal, Germany, Spain, and Japan. It was not until the end of the war that power shifted to the United States, which assumed control over the islands. Remains of the wreckage can be seen throughout the region, from ruins of fortifications to numerous sunken ships. In fact, Micronesia is home to the most impressive collection of warships in the entire world.
The Micronesia flag was adopted on November 30, 1978. Micronesia became independent from the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands on November 3, 1986. The Territory was created in 1947. The Micronesia flag has been in use since 1962, but the number of stars has varied depending on the number of islands in the federation.
The flag of Micronesia consists of a light blue base with four white, five-pointed stars situated in the middle. The stars are arranged in a diamond shaped formation. The blue base symbolizes the Pacific Ocean and the stars represent the four states that make up the Federated States of Micronesia.
Based on the design and symbolism of the flag formerly used by the Trust Territory, this flag presented four five-pointed white stars for the four districts (states), centered on a blue field for the Pacific Ocean. One ray of each star pointed away from the center of the flag as if arranged on an imaginary ring.
Originally, the flag of Micronesia was carrying six stars, but after the departure of the Marshall Islands and the Northern Mariana Islands from the Federation two stars were removed. Flags of similar character are typical of a number of states in Oceania. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of Micronesia Flag for the future.
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