Why does the Marshall Islands flag have 24 points on its white star?

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The flag of the Marshall Islands features a white star with 24 points, each representing one of the municipalities that compose the nation.1

Additionally, the star includes four longer rays that symbolize the capital on Majuro atoll and the three administrative centers of the subdistricts; these rays also form a cross, signifying the Christian faith of the Marshallese people.1