Flag of Palau

🎨 What the flag means

Palau's flag is light blue for the Pacific Ocean, with a golden-yellow disc that stands for the full moon. Palauans see the full moon as the best time for fishing, planting, harvesting, canoe carving and celebrations. The moon is also a symbol of peace, love and calm, and it sits slightly toward the pole side.

📊 Quick facts

👥 Population

21.7 thousand (2017)

🏙️ Capital

Ngerulmud

🗣️ Main language

PalauanAlso official: English

✨ 3 fun facts

1. In 2009 Palau created the world's first shark sanctuary, banning commercial shark fishing in its waters.
2. About 200 uninhabited Rock Islands make up part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
3. Visitors to Palau get the Palau Pledge stamped in their passport, a promise to care for nature.