Nauru
The Flag of Nauru
The Flag of Nauru
The Flag of Nauru Rounded Rectangle
The Flag of Nauru Rounded Rectangle
The Flag of Nauru Wavy I
The Flag of Nauru Wavy I
The Flag of Nauru Wavy II
The Flag of Nauru Wavy II
The Flag of Nauru Brushed
The Flag of Nauru Brushed
The Flag of Nauru Crossed Flags
The Flag of Nauru Crossed Flags
The Flag of Nauru Square
The Flag of Nauru Square
The Flag of Nauru Rounded Square
The Flag of Nauru Rounded Square
The Flag of Nauru Round
The Flag of Nauru Round
The Flag of Nauru Scallop Circle
The Flag of Nauru Scallop Circle
The Flag of Nauru Star Burst
The Flag of Nauru Star Burst
The Flag of Nauru Star
The Flag of Nauru Star
The Flag of Nauru Hexagon I
The Flag of Nauru Hexagon I
The Flag of Nauru Hexagon II
The Flag of Nauru Hexagon II
The Flag of Nauru Rounded Hexagon
The Flag of Nauru Rounded Hexagon
The Flag of Nauru Pentagon
The Flag of Nauru Pentagon
The Flag of Nauru Shielded I
The Flag of Nauru Shielded I
The Flag of Nauru Shielded II
The Flag of Nauru Shielded II
The Flag of Nauru Hanging Banner I
The Flag of Nauru Hanging Banner I
The Flag of Nauru Hanging Banner II
The Flag of Nauru Hanging Banner II
The Flag of Nauru Hanging Banner III
The Flag of Nauru Hanging Banner III
The Flag of Nauru Hanging Banner IV
The Flag of Nauru Hanging Banner IV
The Flag of Nauru Heart
The Flag of Nauru Heart
The Flag of Nauru Map Pin
The Flag of Nauru Map Pin
The Flag of Nauru Handheld
The Flag of Nauru Handheld
Nauru
The Flag of Nauru Pole Flag I
The Flag of Nauru Pole Flag II
The Flag of Nauru Pole Flag II
The Flag of Nauru Pole Flag III
The Flag of Nauru Pole Flag III
The Flag of Nauru V Cut
The Flag of Nauru V Cut
The Flag of Nauru Map
The Flag of Nauru Map
The Emblem of Nauru
The Emblem of Nauru

Design and Background

The flag of Nauru includes:

  • A dark blue field, which represents the Pacific Ocean
  • A yellow horizontal stripe, which represents the Equator
  • A white twelve-pointed star, which represents Nauru’s twelve original tribes and its position just south of the Equator

The position of the star on the flag shows Nauru’s real location on the world map.

Historical Roots of the Flag

The flag of Nauru was officially adopted in 1968, when the country became independent after a long period of foreign administration, including control by Australia. The design was chosen to clearly show both the geography of the island and the identity of its people.
If you want to learn more about the country’s past, you can also read our Nauru country history page.

Meaning of the Colors and Symbols

Each part of the flag of Nauru has a clear meaning:

  • The blue color represents the ocean
  • The yellow stripe represents the Equator
  • The white star represents the people of Nauru and their tribes

Use of the Flag Today

Today, the flag of Nauru is used on government buildings, in schools, and during official ceremonies and national celebrations, especially on Independence Day (31 January). It is also used at international events. The flag of Nauru represents geography, culture, and independence.