The flag of
Koror
Koror is the state comprising the main commercial centre of the Republic of Palau. It consists of several islands, the most prominent being Koror Island (also ''Oreor Island''). It is Palau’s most populous state.
History
In the oral tradition ...
was approved on 10 July 1997 by
Ibedul Gibbons and was officially adopted on 25 July 1997.
Description
The flag's specific construction details are that the width of the flag shall bear a ratio to its length of 1 to 1.667. The diameter of the moon/star circle shall bear
a ratio to its width of the flag of 1 to 1.44. The center of the circle shall be placed vertically at the center and horizontally at 1/3 point from the
left of the flag.
The blue background represents the ocean and the golden moon represents the new government.
The six stars represent the six hamlets of Koror State with the larger star in the middle representing the union of the NgaraMeketii and RubekulKeldeu.
The traditional ''
bai'' house is on a foundation of ten stones symbolic of the ten traditional chiefs.
Notes
See also
*
Flags of the states of Palau
Palau has flags for its sixteen states.
See also
* Flag of Palau
References
National symbols of Palau
Palau geography-related lists
Palau
Palau
Palau,, officially the Republic of Palau and historically ''Belau'', ''Palaos' ...
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Koror
Koror is the state comprising the main commercial centre of the Republic of Palau. It consists of several islands, the most prominent being Koror Island (also ''Oreor Island''). It is Palau’s most populous state.
History
In the oral tradition ...
National symbols of Palau
Koror
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