Seal of the Northern Mariana Islands

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Seal of the Northern Mariana Islands
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Armiger Government of the Northern Mariana Islands

The Seal of the Northern Mariana Islands draws its inspiration from the United Nations, as the NMI was formerly a UN Trust Territory.[ citation needed ]

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Design

The seal has a blue background, symbolizing the Pacific Ocean, with a white star at the center representing the United States. [1] [2] The star is superimposed on a gray latte stone, a foundation stone used in traditional Chamorro buildings. [2] [1] The decorative head wreath, or mwarmwar , incorporates four types of flowers and is a nod to Carolinian culture. [1] [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Northern Mariana Islands – Details". The World Factbook. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 "Flags, Symbols & Currency of Northern Mariana Islands". WorldAtlas. January 27, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2024.