Part 4A (第4問A)

Palau is a country in the Pacific. It became an independent republic on October 1, 1994. Palau’s flag is similar to Japan’s because it features a single circle. However, the circle is yellow, and the background is blue. Blue is used to represent the ocean, which the nation depends on for food. Unlike the Japanese flag, the circle on Palau’s flag is a little off-center. Instead of the sun, as on the Japanese flag, the circle represents the moon, which is traditionally thought to be important in the life cycle and customs of the people.