Northern Mariana Islands
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A blue field with a white star superimposed on a gray latte stone (an ancient Chamorro pillar), surrounded by a decorative mwaar (floral wreath).
The latte stone on the flag represents the ancient Chamorro civilization. These mushroom-shaped stone pillars were used as building foundations and are a powerful cultural symbol.
Adopted: 1989
