Palau
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Adopted in 1981, the flag of Palau features a light blue background with a large golden-yellow circle slightly off-center toward the hoist. The blue represents the ocean and the transition from foreign domination to self-governance, while the golden disk symbolizes the full moon, which Palauans consider the ideal time for celebrations, fishing, and harvesting.
The golden circle represents the full moon rather than the sun, making Palau one of the few countries whose flag prominently features the moon.
Adopted: 1981
