Symbolism
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.
Color Meanings
blue: The Pacific Ocean and the 'ocean of the people'
yellow: The full moon representing peace, love, and tranquility
Country Facts
- Population
- 17.6K
<0.1% of Oceania
- Capital
- Ngerulmud
- 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 (≈1.600)
- De Jure Ratio
- 3:5
- Total Colors
- 2
- Key Symbols
- Emblem
Influences
Customary Palauan beliefs regarding the lunar cycle
Flags with resemblance
Related flags
Flag Protocol
- The yellow disc must be slightly offset toward the hoist
- The blue field must be light/azure in color
Practice
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