Marshall Islands
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| The National Arms of the Marshall Islands | The National Flag | Location |
Administrative division
The Marshall Islands are divided into 33 municipalities.
None of these municipalities uses arms.
The National Arms of the Marshall Islands
The Marshall Islands do not use a national coat of arms, but the above seal.
The seals shows an angel with outstretched wings symbolizing peace. Behind the angel, there are two islands with an outrigger canoe and a palm tree. On the upper left and right in the shield are a red and white stripe. Behind the shield there is a stylized nautical chart.
In the ring above the shield is the phrase Government of the Marshall Islands, and below, the national motto, Jepilpin ke Ejukaan (Marshallese: "Accomplishment Through Joint Effort").
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