Palau

Country Palau
Capital Ngerulmud
Continent Australia-Ocenia
Currency United States dollar(USD)
Languages English, Palauan, Japanese, Sonsorolese & Tobian

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Introduction

After three decades as part of the UN Trust Territory of the Pacific under US administration, this westernmost cluster of the Caroline Islands opted for independence in 1978 rather than join the Federated States of Micronesia. A Compact of Free Association with the US was approved in 1986 but not ratified until 1993. It entered into force the following year when the islands gained independence.

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Palau - Wikipedia
Palau - CIA World Fact Book
Palau - BBC
Palau - Timeline - BBC

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FC Barcelona basketball season at Palau to open with 3x3 tournament - FC Barcelona WebsiteFC Barcelona basketball season at Palau to open with 3x3 tournament  FC Barcelona Website

EU and Palau Deepen Partnership - EEASEU and Palau Deepen Partnership  EEAS

Palau - Welcome to the United NationsPalau  Welcome to the United Nations

Indian Navy contains fire on board Palau-flagged tanker with 14 Indian crew - The HinduIndian Navy contains fire on board Palau-flagged tanker with 14 Indian crew  The Hindu

Dive into Palau’s underwater wonderland - The WeekDive into Palau’s underwater wonderland  The Week

China is working to weaken Palau, the island nation’s president says - Defense OneChina is working to weaken Palau, the island nation’s president says  Defense One

Palau senator’s son on Fiji drug charge - Islands BusinessPalau senator’s son on Fiji drug charge  Islands Business

This beautiful island nation opens doors to Indian travellers with 30-day visa-free entry - The Times of IndiaThis beautiful island nation opens doors to Indian travellers with 30-day visa-free entry  The Times of India

This island country is now visa-free for Indians - Condé Nast Traveller IndiaThis island country is now visa-free for Indians  Condé Nast Traveller India

Son of Palau Senate Leader Caught up in Fiji Drug Sweep - Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project | OCCRPSon of Palau Senate Leader Caught up in Fiji Drug Sweep  Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project | OCCRP

Palau Announces 30-Day Visa-Free Entry For Indians: What Travellers Need To Know - Travel and Leisure AsiaPalau Announces 30-Day Visa-Free Entry For Indians: What Travellers Need To Know  Travel and Leisure Asia

Palau National Day 1 October - Mirage NewsPalau National Day 1 October  Mirage News

Malaysia to Palau: Easier visas spark Indian travel surge to Southeast Asia - Business StandardMalaysia to Palau: Easier visas spark Indian travel surge to Southeast Asia  Business Standard

FAO and BOA kick-start Palau agritourism project - Food and Agriculture OrganizationFAO and BOA kick-start Palau agritourism project  Food and Agriculture Organization

'Already at war': Palau's president brings China-US competition for Pacific Islands to forefront - Breaking Defense'Already at war': Palau's president brings China-US competition for Pacific Islands to forefront  Breaking Defense

Silver badges presented at Palau Blaugrana - FC Barcelona WebsiteSilver badges presented at Palau Blaugrana  FC Barcelona Website

Palau introduces 30-day visa-free entry for Indian travellers - Travel Trade JournalPalau introduces 30-day visa-free entry for Indian travellers  Travel Trade Journal

'Preserving our culture and our values': Palau celebrates 31 years of independence - Australian Broadcasting Corporation'Preserving our culture and our values': Palau celebrates 31 years of independence  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Palau Blaugrana takes centre stage - FC Barcelona WebsitePalau Blaugrana takes centre stage  FC Barcelona Website

Palau Blaugrana car park - FC Barcelona WebsitePalau Blaugrana car park  FC Barcelona Website

Palau National Congress Holds Three-Day Briefing Seminar for Members with Support from Japan and UNDP - UNDPPalau National Congress Holds Three-Day Briefing Seminar for Members with Support from Japan and UNDP  UNDP

Open VIP box at the Palau Blaugrana for members - FC Barcelona WebsiteOpen VIP box at the Palau Blaugrana for members  FC Barcelona Website

Q&A: Palau pledges cleanup of abuse-riddled ship-flagging system - Context NewsQ&A: Palau pledges cleanup of abuse-riddled ship-flagging system  Context News

UAE leaders congratulate the Palau President on Independence Day - Sharjah24UAE leaders congratulate the Palau President on Independence Day  Sharjah24

Grand Blue Season 3 Announced; Iori and His Friends Fly to Palau - BeebomGrand Blue Season 3 Announced; Iori and His Friends Fly to Palau  Beebom

Both Palau and Tuvalu to celebrate independence anniversaries with national festivities - Australian Broadcasting CorporationBoth Palau and Tuvalu to celebrate independence anniversaries with national festivities  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

FIVB leadership advances volleyball development in Palau during Pacific Mini Games - FIVBFIVB leadership advances volleyball development in Palau during Pacific Mini Games  FIVB

FIVB leadership meets President of the Republic of Palau to discuss future event hosting and volleyball legacy development - FIVBFIVB leadership meets President of the Republic of Palau to discuss future event hosting and volleyball legacy development  FIVB

Day three in Palau sees workshop held with National Federations - FIVBDay three in Palau sees workshop held with National Federations  FIVB

U.S. Marine Corps Mulling New Prepositioning Sites in Palau and Australia to Counter Growing Chinese Missile Threat - navalnews.comU.S. Marine Corps Mulling New Prepositioning Sites in Palau and Australia to Counter Growing Chinese Missile Threat  navalnews.com

Palau travel - Lonely PlanetPalau travel  Lonely Planet

Project Supporting the Palau National Marine Sanctuary Ends Successfully - UNDPProject Supporting the Palau National Marine Sanctuary Ends Successfully  UNDP

Barça 5-2 Osasuna: Comeback at the Palau - FC Barcelona WebsiteBarça 5-2 Osasuna: Comeback at the Palau  FC Barcelona Website

Investing in Palau’s clean energy transition - Australian Minister for Foreign AffairsInvesting in Palau’s clean energy transition  Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs

Why Pfizer’s Josh Palau Can’t Wait To Buy Netflix Through The Yahoo DSP - AdExchangerWhy Pfizer’s Josh Palau Can’t Wait To Buy Netflix Through The Yahoo DSP  AdExchanger

'This place has mostly flown under the radar compared to Bali or Fiji - until now' - 9Travel'This place has mostly flown under the radar compared to Bali or Fiji - until now'  9Travel

Palau’s Koror Beach Volleyball Venue officially recognised as Centre of Excellence following MoU signing - FIVBPalau’s Koror Beach Volleyball Venue officially recognised as Centre of Excellence following MoU signing  FIVB

President of the Republic of Palau visits Hawaii - pacom.milPresident of the Republic of Palau visits Hawaii  pacom.mil

China’s Pacific push isn’t a clean sweep - ThinkChinaChina’s Pacific push isn’t a clean sweep  ThinkChina

Palau lawmakers reject US request to accept third country refugees - ReutersPalau lawmakers reject US request to accept third country refugees  Reuters

Palau ministries in Zimbabwe - oregonfaithreport.comPalau ministries in Zimbabwe  oregonfaithreport.com

World Volleyball Day celebrated at Palau Mini Games as FIVB leadership visit continues - FIVBWorld Volleyball Day celebrated at Palau Mini Games as FIVB leadership visit continues  FIVB

CONTEMPORANIA about to open its doors at the Palau de Pedralbes - bonart.catCONTEMPORANIA about to open its doors at the Palau de Pedralbes  bonart.cat

Sustainserv, Palau ink tech partnership to boost ESG reporting with AI - ESG DiveSustainserv, Palau ink tech partnership to boost ESG reporting with AI  ESG Dive

Ambassador to Palau - Australian Minister for Foreign AffairsAmbassador to Palau  Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs

Can Palau's 'lucky reefs' save our oceans? - Australian Broadcasting CorporationCan Palau's 'lucky reefs' save our oceans?  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Palau Basketball Federation Unveils New Logo Ahead of Pacific Mini Games - FIBAPalau Basketball Federation Unveils New Logo Ahead of Pacific Mini Games  FIBA

News - Palau Red Cross Strengthens Community Resilience Through Disaster Preparedness - DVIDSNews - Palau Red Cross Strengthens Community Resilience Through Disaster Preparedness  DVIDS

Trump administration asks tiny Pacific nation of Palau to accept migrants deported from US - The GuardianTrump administration asks tiny Pacific nation of Palau to accept migrants deported from US  The Guardian

Palau seeks closer maritime security ties with Taiwan through joint patrols - Focus TaiwanPalau seeks closer maritime security ties with Taiwan through joint patrols  Focus Taiwan

New Tokyo–Palau Flight Unlocks Twin-Country Adventures, with Island Expeditions Aboard Four Seasons Explorer - Four Seasons Press RoomNew Tokyo–Palau Flight Unlocks Twin-Country Adventures, with Island Expeditions Aboard Four Seasons Explorer  Four Seasons Press Room

17 of the best places to eat, drink, stay & play in Palau - delicious.com.au17 of the best places to eat, drink, stay & play in Palau  delicious.com.au

Japan-Palau Foreign Ministers’ Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-Palau Foreign Ministers’ Meeting  mofa.go.jp

The U.S. military is investing in this Pacific island. So is China. - The Washington PostThe U.S. military is investing in this Pacific island. So is China.  The Washington Post

Palau - Conservation InternationalPalau  Conservation International

On this tiny island in Palau, monkeys outnumber humans by thousands - but how did they even get there? - Australian Broadcasting CorporationOn this tiny island in Palau, monkeys outnumber humans by thousands - but how did they even get there?  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Palau, escaping Trump tariffs, says strong US good for Pacific - ReutersPalau, escaping Trump tariffs, says strong US good for Pacific  Reuters

Inside the U.S. battle with China over an island paradise deep in the Pacific - ReutersInside the U.S. battle with China over an island paradise deep in the Pacific  Reuters

Visit of State Minister MIYAJI to the Republic of Palau - mofa.go.jpVisit of State Minister MIYAJI to the Republic of Palau  mofa.go.jp

National Anticipatory Action Framework for Palau: Scope Analysis Report and Next Steps - OCHANational Anticipatory Action Framework for Palau: Scope Analysis Report and Next Steps  OCHA

Members in the audience at the Palau de la Música Catalana for final Llotja del 125 episode - FC Barcelona WebsiteMembers in the audience at the Palau de la Música Catalana for final Llotja del 125 episode  FC Barcelona Website

Palau president backs Taiwan at UN assembly - Taipei TimesPalau president backs Taiwan at UN assembly  Taipei Times

Palau Baseball Team Win Gold Medal at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games | Where We Work - jica.go.jpPalau Baseball Team Win Gold Medal at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games | Where We Work  jica.go.jp

Tracing the impacts of colonialism on Palau - The Saturday PaperTracing the impacts of colonialism on Palau  The Saturday Paper

Barça 104-90 Dreamland Gran Canària: Win at the Palau - FC Barcelona WebsiteBarça 104-90 Dreamland Gran Canària: Win at the Palau  FC Barcelona Website

MOE deputy minister visits Palau president - Taiwan TodayMOE deputy minister visits Palau president  Taiwan Today

Republic of Palau and Conservation International Renew Commitment to Sustainable Domestic Fisheries and Ocean Protection - Conservation InternationalRepublic of Palau and Conservation International Renew Commitment to Sustainable Domestic Fisheries and Ocean Protection  Conservation International

Defamation lawsuit against Palau newspaper - Civicus MonitorDefamation lawsuit against Palau newspaper  Civicus Monitor

USCGC Myrtle Hazard completes operational period, deepens ties with Republic of Palau - pacom.milUSCGC Myrtle Hazard completes operational period, deepens ties with Republic of Palau  pacom.mil

Grant Assistance to the Republic of Palau Signing and Exchange of Notes on “the Project for the Improvement of Water Supply System in Koror and Airai States” - mofa.go.jpGrant Assistance to the Republic of Palau Signing and Exchange of Notes on “the Project for the Improvement of Water Supply System in Koror and Airai States”  mofa.go.jp

News - Pacific Partnership Medical Personnel Participate in Medical Training with Palau Locals - DVIDSNews - Pacific Partnership Medical Personnel Participate in Medical Training with Palau Locals  DVIDS

Palau stands with Taiwan 'until death do us part,' President Whipps says - The Japan TimesPalau stands with Taiwan 'until death do us part,' President Whipps says  The Japan Times

92W could turn into tropical depression, bringing heavy rain to Palau, Yap - guampdn.com92W could turn into tropical depression, bringing heavy rain to Palau, Yap  guampdn.com

Palau President Delivers La Sierra Graduation Address - Adventist ReviewPalau President Delivers La Sierra Graduation Address  Adventist Review

Paloma San Basilio - Palau de la Música CatalanaPaloma San Basilio  Palau de la Música Catalana

Palau deports Chinese criminals, reinforces Indo-Pacific security - Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesPalau deports Chinese criminals, reinforces Indo-Pacific security  Foundation for Defense of Democracies

UAE Ambassador Meets with President of Palau - mofa.gov.aeUAE Ambassador Meets with President of Palau  mofa.gov.ae

QANTAS EXTENDS DIRECT PALAU FLIGHTS AMID GROWING TOURISM DEMAND - Qantas News RoomQANTAS EXTENDS DIRECT PALAU FLIGHTS AMID GROWING TOURISM DEMAND  Qantas News Room

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command officials, Republic of Palau representatives strengthen relationships at Joint Committee Meeting in Honolulu - DVIDSU.S. Indo-Pacific Command officials, Republic of Palau representatives strengthen relationships at Joint Committee Meeting in Honolulu  DVIDS

Palau’s president vows to stand with Taiwan ‘til death do us part’ - Financial TimesPalau’s president vows to stand with Taiwan ‘til death do us part’  Financial Times

Palau president hits out at China as re-election confirmed - Al JazeeraPalau president hits out at China as re-election confirmed  Al Jazeera

Palau lands prestigious EuroLeague Women Legacy award - fiba.basketballPalau lands prestigious EuroLeague Women Legacy award  fiba.basketball

Japan-Palau Summit Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-Palau Summit Meeting  mofa.go.jp

Jellyfish Lake: Palau's saltwater pool with a toxic bottom and surface waters brimming with millions of jellyfish - Live ScienceJellyfish Lake: Palau's saltwater pool with a toxic bottom and surface waters brimming with millions of jellyfish  Live Science

Exploring Palau—the Pacific paradise where guests are guardians - National GeographicExploring Palau—the Pacific paradise where guests are guardians  National Geographic

Monkeys in Palau: How Germany's colonial past, WWII and US military plans have fuelled an ecological calamity - Australian Broadcasting CorporationMonkeys in Palau: How Germany's colonial past, WWII and US military plans have fuelled an ecological calamity  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Wheels up on the Palau Paradise Express for another year - Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and TradeWheels up on the Palau Paradise Express for another year  Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

US looks to send 'third country nationals' to Australia's Pacific neighbour - Australian Broadcasting CorporationUS looks to send 'third country nationals' to Australia's Pacific neighbour  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Inside the U.S. battle with China over a Pacific island paradise - The Japan TimesInside the U.S. battle with China over a Pacific island paradise  The Japan Times

Australia-Palau Connector – Diving Palau Has Never Been Easier! - DivernetAustralia-Palau Connector – Diving Palau Has Never Been Easier!  Divernet

Australian athletes punch tickets to Palau for 2025 Pacific Mini Games - Australian AthleticsAustralian athletes punch tickets to Palau for 2025 Pacific Mini Games  Australian Athletics

Acer Group Founder Stan Shih Leads Business Leaders to Palau for Investment Inspection, Receiving High Attention - ROC Taiwan.orgAcer Group Founder Stan Shih Leads Business Leaders to Palau for Investment Inspection, Receiving High Attention  ROC Taiwan.org

Interview with Eduard J. Alvarez Palau, logistics expert - Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)Interview with Eduard J. Alvarez Palau, logistics expert  Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)

Signing of Grant Agreement with Palau: Contributing to reducing non-revenue water and improving water and sewage management capabilities through renewal of drainage pipes and installation of smart meters | News&Publication - jica.go.jpSigning of Grant Agreement with Palau: Contributing to reducing non-revenue water and improving water and sewage management capabilities through renewal of drainage pipes and installation of smart meters | News&Publication  jica.go.jp

There will be more on offer than ever at the Palau de la Música Catalana next season 2025-26, with 179 concerts planned on a schedule that combines leading figures from the international music scene with a strong commitment to emerging Catalan talent - Palau de la Música CatalanaThere will be more on offer than ever at the Palau de la Música Catalana next season 2025-26, with 179 concerts planned on a schedule that combines leading figures from the international music scene with a strong commitment to emerging Catalan talent  Palau de la Música Catalana

3 NEW JICA VOLUNTEERS ARRIVED in Palau | Where We Work - jica.go.jp3 NEW JICA VOLUNTEERS ARRIVED in Palau | Where We Work  jica.go.jp

Why the best way to see the Pacific nation of Palau is by water - National GeographicWhy the best way to see the Pacific nation of Palau is by water  National Geographic

State of the Media: Palau, 2025 - Australian Broadcasting CorporationState of the Media: Palau, 2025  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Japan-Palau Foreign Ministers' Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-Palau Foreign Ministers' Meeting  mofa.go.jp

Unexploded WWII bombs plague Palau amid US military build-up - Radio Free AsiaUnexploded WWII bombs plague Palau amid US military build-up  Radio Free Asia