The blue field represents the Pacific Ocean, while the four stars represent the states in the federation: Chuuk, Pohnpei, Kosrae and Yap.
O campo azul representa o Océano Pacífico, mentres que as catro estrelas brancas representan os catro grupos de illas que compoñen a Federación: Chuuk, Pohnpei, Kosrae e Yap.