Flag of Palau
The flag of Palau is a plain light blue field with a large yellow disc. The disc sits slightly off center, shifted toward the hoist, the side nearest the flagpole. The design has no stars, stripes, text or coat of arms, and the yellow of the disc is often described as golden.
Colors
- Light blue #0898F8 · 82%
- Yellow #F8F808 · 17%
Proportions: 5:8
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Palau
The yellow disc is a full moon. In Palauan tradition the full moon is the best time for fishing, planting, harvesting and celebrations, and it also stands for national unity and destiny. The light blue represents the Pacific Ocean that surrounds the islands. The flag was adopted in 1981, when Palau became self-governing, more than a decade before full independence in 1994.
Map of Palau
Palau is an island country in Oceania, in the western Pacific Ocean at the western edge of the Micronesia region. It lies east of the Philippines and north of eastern Indonesia and shares no land border with any country.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Palau?
The flag of Palau is light blue and yellow.
What are the proportions of the flag of Palau?
The flag of Palau has a ratio of 5:8 (height to width).
What does the flag of Palau mean?
The yellow disc is a full moon. In Palauan tradition the full moon is the best time for fishing, planting, harvesting and celebrations, and it also stands for national unity and destiny. The light blue represents the Pacific Ocean that surrounds the islands. The flag was adopted in 1981, when Palau became self-governing, more than a decade before full independence in 1994.
Can I download the flag of Palau?
Yes: this page has the flag of Palau as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (Original: John Blau Skebong Vector: Nightstallion).
