# flag of Palau

> national flag of the Republic of Palau

**Wikidata**: [Q188609](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q188609)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Palau)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/flag-of-palau

## Summary
The flag of Palau is the national flag of the Republic of Palau. It is recorded with an inception (adoption) date of 1981-01-01 and is also known by the alias "Palau flag."

## Key Facts
- The flag of Palau is the national flag of the Republic of Palau.
- Alias: "Palau flag."
- Inception (adoption) date: 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z.
- Classified as a national flag (flag of a country or nation).
- Contains heraldic components listed as "field" (background of a shield or flag).
- Contains a "roundel" (heraldry term for a circular charge).
- Wikipedia article title: "Flag of Palau."
- Wikidata description: "national flag of the Republic of Palau."
- Wikidata sitelink_count: 55.
- Related class entry "national flag" has a sitelink_count of 66.
- Subsidiary/contained entity "field" has a sitelink_count of 21.
- Subsidiary/contained entity "roundel" has a sitelink_count of 13.

## FAQs
Q: What is the flag of Palau?
A: The flag of Palau is the national flag that represents the Republic of Palau.

Q: When was the flag of Palau established?
A: The recorded inception (adoption) date is 1981-01-01 (UTC).

Q: Are there alternative names for the flag?
A: Yes. An alias in the record is "Palau flag."

Q: What are the principal heraldic components of the flag?
A: The recorded components include a "field," which denotes the background of a flag, and a "roundel," a heraldic term for a circular charge.

Q: Where can I find an authoritative article about the flag online?
A: The flag has a Wikipedia article titled "Flag of Palau" and a corresponding Wikidata entry described as "national flag of the Republic of Palau."

Q: How extensively is the flag represented in linked data?
A: The Wikidata entry for the flag shows a sitelink_count of 55; the related "national flag" class entry shows 66 sitelinks.

## Why It Matters
The flag of Palau serves as the official national symbol for the Republic of Palau, providing a visual identifier for the country in diplomatic, civic, and international contexts. As a national flag, it functions in state protocol, at international events, and as an emblem of national identity and sovereignty. Its formal metadata (Wikipedia title, Wikidata description, sitelink counts, and recorded inception date) make it discoverable and citable across reference works and linked data systems.

## Notable For
- Being the national flag that represents the Republic of Palau.
- Having a recorded inception (adoption) date of 1981-01-01.
- Explicitly documented as containing the heraldic elements "field" and "roundel."
- Having a dedicated Wikipedia article titled "Flag of Palau" and a Wikidata description matching its national role.
- Presence in linked-data repositories with a Wikidata sitelink_count of 55.

## Body

### History
- The flag of Palau is documented with an inception (adoption) timestamp of 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z.
- The entity is identified in datasets as the national flag of the Republic of Palau.

### Design and Components
- Recorded subsidiary elements:
  - field — described as the background of a shield or flag. This component is listed as a contained Thing with a sitelink_count of 21.
  - roundel — described as a heraldry term for a circular charge. This component is listed as a contained Thing with a sitelink_count of 13.
- The record explicitly links the flag to these heraldic terms; no additional design specifics are contained in the provided material.

### Classification and Related Entities
- Class: national flag — the flag of Palau is classified under the broader class "national flag" (a flag of a country or nation). The "national flag" class has a sitelink_count of 66 in the provided data.
- The flag is included in structured references and knowledge bases under the title "Flag of Palau" on Wikipedia and a corresponding Wikidata item described as "national flag of the Republic of Palau."

### Metadata and Identifiers
- Alias: "Palau flag."
- Inception: 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z.
- Wikipedia title: Flag of Palau.
- Wikidata description: national flag of the Republic of Palau.
- Wikidata sitelink_count: 55.

### Related Concepts and Subsidiaries
- field (Thing): identified as the background of a shield or flag; associated sitelink_count: 21.
- roundel (Thing): identified as a circular heraldic charge; associated sitelink_count: 13.
- national flag (class): contextual classification for the flag of Palau; associated sitelink_count: 66.

### References and Where to Find More
- The primary structured identifiers and references available in the provided material are the Wikipedia title "Flag of Palau" and the Wikidata description and sitelink counts. For expanded historical, visual, or symbolic detail, consult those linked resources.

## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
2. Name Suggestion Index