Palau Flag: Meaning and History
History of the flag
In 1947, this island state was placed under American trusteeship by the UN.
In 1981, following a competition, the national flag came into effect, and Palau declared its independence in 1994.
What do the elements of the flag mean?
The yellow circle represents a full moon, slightly offset on a field of blue sky.
Sky blue represents the turquoise waters of the Pacific Ocean.