Flag of Nauru

This rectangular banner features a royal blue field divided horizontally by a thin gold stripe. A single twelve-pointed white star is positioned in the lower hoist-side quadrant, situated just below the central yellow line. The overall proportions of the design follow a 1:2 aspect ratio.

The blue background represents the Pacific Ocean, while the narrow yellow stripe symbolizes the Equator. Placement of the white star signifies Nauru's geographical location exactly one degree south of the Equator. Each of the star's twelve points denotes one of the original indigenous tribes that historically inhabited the island. Through this arrangement, the flag serves as a symbolic map of the nation's physical and cultural position on the globe.

Following a local design competition, the current national flag was officially adopted on January 31, 1968, the same day the island gained independence from Australian administration. Prior to this, the territory utilized the flags of its various colonial administrators, including the German Empire, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Since its initial hoisting at the independence ceremonies, the design has remained unchanged in its official capacity. The selection process aimed to establish a distinct visual identity for the world's smallest independent republic.