Trivia in Marshall Islands

National symbols

Flag: National flag with blue field featuring radiating white and orange bands and 24 white stars, symbolizing the Pacific and the Ratak-Ralik chains, and the number of municipalities

Emblem: Circular national emblem with canoe and coconut palms, shield at center, featuring cross representing Christianity and sea surrounding the islands

Trivia & facts

• National name honors British navigator John Marshall
• 24 stars indicate number of municipalities, four long rays symbolize Christianity
• Geographical highest point about 10m above sea level, one of world's lowest countries
• EEZ tuna resources among world's best, with Japanese and Taiwanese vessels obtaining fishing permits
• Many residents show "Yes" through unique nonverbal communication of raising eyebrows
• World's largest nuclear crater "Bravo Crater" remains at Bikini Atoll
• Right-hand traffic but most used Japanese cars have right-hand steering, rare "right-hand right-side traffic" combination
• .mh domain one of world's most difficult ccTLDs to acquire due to administrative circumstances
• Over 5,000 Marshallese diaspora live in Springdale, Arkansas, U.S.
• "Stick chart" used in traditional navigation depicts wave interference with wooden branches, UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage candidate