What do the colors and star on the flag of the Marshall Islands represent?

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The flag of the Marshall Islands features symbolic elements representing the nation's geography, values, and faith:1

Blue background: Represents the Pacific Ocean.1
White and orange stripes: The white stripe symbolizes brightness, while the orange stripe represents bravery and wealth. Together, the stripes signify the Equator, with their increasing width representing the country's growth and vitality.1
24-pointed star: The star represents the nation's municipalities. The four longer rays signify the capital on Majuro atoll and the three administrative centers of the subdistricts. These rays also form a cross, symbolizing the Christian faith of the Marshallese people.1