Why is the star on Naoero's flag placed below the yellow stripe?

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The star on the flag of Naoero is placed below the yellow stripe to reflect the island's specific geographic location.1

The yellow horizontal stripe represents the Equator, which is situated less than one degree north of the island. By positioning the white star below this stripe, the flag accurately depicts Naoero's position relative to the Equator. Additionally, the star's placement near the hoist signifies that the island is located on the western side of the international date line.1