Flag of Palau
The flag of Palau is a single-colored field with an emblem. Its colors are light blue and yellow. On it: a disc. The current design dates from 1981. Palau is in Oceania, and its capital is Ngerulmud. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Ngerulmud |
|---|---|
| Continent | Oceania |
| Population | 17,700 |
| Area | 459 km² |
| Currency | United States dollar |
| Colors | light blue and yellow |
| Proportions | 5:8 |
| In use since | 1981 |
Which one is the flag of Palau?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Bangladesh
Japan
LaosWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Palau?
Light blue and yellow. The flag of Palau is a single-colored field with an emblem.
What is the capital of Palau?
Ngerulmud.
Which flags look like the flag of Palau?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Bangladesh, Japan, Laos.
When was the flag of Palau adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1981.
What is the population of Palau?
About 17,700 (World Bank, 2024). Area: 459 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.