Trivia in Palau

Learn fascinating facts and trivia about this country

Oceania / Oceania

National symbols

Flag: Composed of Pacific blue and yellow circle showing the waxing moon, symbolizing peace and prosperity

Palau Flag

Emblem: Circular national emblem with traditional meeting house Abai and outrigger canoe, inscribed with 'RAINBOW'S END' and independence year on outer ring

Palau Emblem

Trivia & facts

  • Yellow circle on flag symbolizes full moon, officially unrelated to Japan's Hinomaru
  • One of world's first countries to declare shark sanctuary across entire territory
  • Angaur State designates Japanese as one of official languages
  • Right-hand traffic but over 70% of vehicles are Japanese-made right-hand drive cars
  • Can swim with non-stinging jellyfish at Jellyfish Lake
  • Peleliu State established 2015 Emperor and Empress visit as state holiday
  • Betel nut chewing stains mouths red, leaving many red spit marks on roads
  • Environmental protection green fee is $100 USD upon entry
  • Palauan has over 50 Japanese-origin words including "Daijobu" and "Saboten" (cactus)
  • Micro-state yet internet TLD ".pw" sold globally as "Professional Web"

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