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Which Places Have a Blue and Yellow Flag? There Are at Least 8
This official flag was adopted in 1981, when Palau split from the Pacific Islands and was proclaimed a republic. According to Palau government website, the blue symbolizes the Pacific Ocean ...
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Pacific islands flag concerns over AUKUS subs to Canberra
The Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, Henry Puna, has been visiting Canberra, voicing his concerns about the AUKUS deal for nuclear-powered submarines. Sign up now for the latest ...
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The Story Behind the World-Famous Photograph of U.S. Marines Raising the American Flag During the Battle of Iwo Jima
Iwo Jima, a volcanic island about 660 miles south of ... who interpreted the flag-raising as a sign that the Pacific war was almost over. However, fighting continued for several more months ...