Belau follows a Democratic system of government.  Our government is similar to the US in that we have an executive, legislative, and judicial branch, and a President and Vice President.

Our Legislature, Olbiil Era Kelulau, is made up of Senators and Delegates from the 16 states/villages.  In addition, we have the Council of Chiefs that consists of the highest ranking Chiefs from each state/village.

These two forms of Government have come together to form one nation.  The modern Government, to communicate with the growing world around us; and the Council of Chiefs, to keep us true to our traditional laws and customs which are still a very important part of Palauan life today.

Belau's Flag − A simple design loaded with special meanings for the people of Palau.  A full moon, in all its glory, superimposed on a sky-blue background.  As can be readily seen, all the items enumerated herein are crucial for the survival of island peoples in a vast and largely empty Pacific Ocean.  The blue color on the flag stands for two things.  First, it indicates that we are located in the vast, blue Pacific Ocean.  Second, it conveys a sense of emergence from under the shadows of many different countries that governed Palau in the past.  The gold or yellow color indicates that we are "ripe” and have become an independent country.  It also indicates that the world we are entering into is a bright world full of opportunities for all.
 

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