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The Tower of Hercules, a Roman lighthouse, is over 2,000 years old, although it was renovated in 1778. It is the oldest working lighthouse in the world. There are several Romanesque and baroque churches, as well as other examples of Romanesque, baroque, and modernist architecture and sculptures. There are numerous museums, including the Domus (Museum of Mankind), the military museum, and various art galleries. Pablo Picasso lived here in his youth and first years as an artist. His first exhibition was in A Coruña.
The stars represent the states of Pohnpei, Kosrae, Yap, and Chuuk. The blue field is said to represent the Pacific Ocean. Effective date: 30 November 1978.
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