Adopted in 1976. The flag of Northern Marianas is blue, with a white, five-pointed star superimposed on a gray latte stone (the traditional foundation stone used in building) in the center, surrounded by a wreath. Blue symbolizes the Pacific Ocean, the star represents the Commonwealth. The latte stone and the floral head wreath display elements of the native Chamorro culture. The Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas consists of islands in the North Pacific Ocean, three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to the Philippines. The islands include including Saipan, Rota, and Tinian.