Flag of Palau
Oceania · PW · Vector source, 4:3 aspect ratio
- RegionOceania
- ISO codePW
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Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Palau |
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| Country | Palau |
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| Official Name | Republic of Palau |
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| Capital | Ngerulmud |
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| Continent | Oceania |
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| Region | Micronesia |
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| ISO Code | PW / PLW |
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| Internet Domain | .pw |
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| Calling Code | +680 |
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| Currency | United States dollar (USD) |
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| Official Language(s) | English, Palauan |
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| Demonym | Palauan |
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| Area | 459 km² |
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| Population | 17,907 (approx.) |
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| Coastline | Has a sea coast |
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| United Nations Member | Yes |
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Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of Palau |
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| Current Version Adopted | 1 January 1981 |
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| Design First Used | 1981 |
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| Flag Proportion | 5:8 |
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| Flag Shape | Rectangular |
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| Number of Colours | 2 |
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| Main Colours | Light Blue, Yellow |
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| Designer | Blau Skebong |
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| Design Type | Light blue field with an offset yellow disc |
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| Nickname | No widely used nickname |
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| Official Status | Official national flag |
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| Governing Authority | Government of Palau |
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Flag Colour Information
| Colour | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK | Pantone |
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| Light Blue | | #4AADD6 | 74, 173, 214 | 65, 19, 0, 16 | No official Pantone reference |
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| Yellow | | #FFDE00 | 255, 222, 0 | 0, 13, 100, 0 | No official Pantone reference |
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Flag Design and Symbolism
| Full moon | Offset toward the hoist |
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| Palauans regard the full moon as the best time for fishing, planting and celebration | |
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| Light Blue | Stands for the transition from foreign rule to self-government, and the Pacific Ocean. |
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| Yellow | Stands for the full moon, considered the most favourable time in Palauan tradition. |
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Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
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| 1 January 1981 | Adopted with the constitution of the Republic of Palau |
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| Present | The flag remains in official use |
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Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio (height : width) | 5:8 |
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| Hoist (height) | 5 units |
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| Fly (width) | 8 units |
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| Layout | Light blue field with an offset yellow disc |
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| Band / Stripe Construction | No stripes; the disc is offset toward the hoist |
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| Construction Sheet Available | Yes |
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| Governing Specification | Palau National Code, Title 1 |
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How the Flag of Palau Is Used
| Setting | Flown | Notes |
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| Government buildings | Yes | Flown on official premises |
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| Schools and public institutions | Yes | Common in daily and ceremonial use |
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| Private and civil use | Yes | May be flown by members of the public |
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| Public holidays and commemorations | Yes | Displayed on national days of remembrance |
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| Armed forces | No | No separate military flag is in use |
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| Naval ensign | Yes | Flown by naval and merchant vessels |
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| Embassies and consulates | Yes | Flown at diplomatic missions abroad |
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| International sport | Yes | Used at the Olympic Games and world championships |
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| United Nations building | Yes | Flown in the row of member states |
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Other Official Flags of Palau
| Flag Type | Purpose | In Use |
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| National flag | The primary flag shown on this page | Yes |
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| Civil flag | Flown by private citizens and organisations | Yes |
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| War flag | Carried by the armed forces on land | No |
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| Naval ensign | Flown at sea by naval and merchant vessels | No |
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| Air force ensign | Used by the air force | No |
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| Presidential standard | Marks the presence of the head of state | Yes |
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| Royal standard | Marks the presence of the monarch | No |
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| Historical flags | Earlier designs no longer in official use | Not documented |
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Quick Facts About the Flag
| Years in Use (current design) | 45 years |
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| Adoption Date | 1 January 1981 |
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| Earliest Recorded Use | 1981 |
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| Designer | Blau Skebong |
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| Nickname | No widely used nickname |
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| Dominant Colour | Light Blue |
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| Flags It Resembles | Japan and Bangladesh share the offset disc form |
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| Notable Feature | Light blue field with an offset yellow disc |
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