Palau
- Region
- Oceania
- Area
- 459 km²
- Capital
- Melekeok
- ISO
- PW
What the flag means
Blue is said to stand for the Pacific Ocean and the move to independence, and the yellow full moon for peace, love, and calm. Nights with a full moon have traditionally been seen as the best time for fishing, planting, and festivals.
Fun facts
- FlagThe yellow circle on Palau’s flag is a full moon over the blue sea, set slightly off center toward the flagpole.
- GeographyPalau’s Rock Islands, dotted with mushroom-shaped islets, are a World Heritage Site.
- CultureWords like “daijobu” and “denki” are among the many Palauan words that came from Japanese.
- CultureIn 2009, Palau became the first country in the world to declare its own waters a shark sanctuary.
Neighboring countries
No land borders (island country)
