The canton of the flag of Hawaii
contains the Union Flag of the United Kingdom, prominent over the top
quarter closest to the flag mast. The field of the flag is composed of
eight horizontal stripes symbolizing the eight major islands (Big
Island aka Hawaii, Oahu,
Kauai, Kahoolawe, Lanai,
Maui, Molokai and
Niihau). A ninth stripe was once included representing the island of
Nihoa. The color of the stripes, from the top down, follows the
sequence: white, red, blue, white, red, blue, white, red. The colors
were standardized in 1843, although other combinations have been seen
and are occasionally still used. (from Wikipedia)
Hawaii
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