The light blue represents the Pacific Ocean and also the transition from foreign rule to independence. The yellow disc represents the full moon, which is a symbol of peace, love, and tranquility in Palauan culture.
History
Adopted on January 1, 1981. Unlike many other Pacific flags, the blue field represents the 'ocean of the people' rather than the sky.
Construction
A 3:5 ratio. A light blue field with a yellow disc slightly offset toward the hoist.
Country Specifications
Capital
Ngerulmud
Population
17.6K
<0.1% of Oceania
Languages
English, Palauan
Continent
Oceania
Subregion
Pacific
Landlocked
Island state
ISO 3166-1
PW
Flag Identification
Adopted
January 1, 1981
Designer
John Blau Skebong
Proportions
5:8 (≈0.63)
Total Colors
2
Key Symbols
Central emblem
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