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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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

Good news for Indians, after Thailand, Philippines, Maldives, Malaysia, this nation opens doors to travellers with 30-day visa-free entry, it is... - DNA IndiaGood news for Indians, after Thailand, Philippines, Maldives, Malaysia, this nation opens doors to travellers with 30-day visa-free entry, it is...  DNA India

Indian Navy leads high-risk firefighting, rescue operation on Palau-flagged tanker in Arabian Sea - MintIndian Navy leads high-risk firefighting, rescue operation on Palau-flagged tanker in Arabian Sea  Mint

Project Supporting the Palau National Marine Sanctuary Ends Successfully - United Nations Development ProgrammeProject Supporting the Palau National Marine Sanctuary Ends Successfully  United Nations Development Programme

Indian Navy leads critical firefighting and rescue operations on Palau-flagged Tanker MT Yi Cheng 6 - The News MillIndian Navy leads critical firefighting and rescue operations on Palau-flagged Tanker MT Yi Cheng 6  The News Mill

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

Daring operation: Indian Navy rescues 14 crew members from burning Palau-flagged tanker in Arabian Sea - Mathrubhumi EnglishDaring operation: Indian Navy rescues 14 crew members from burning Palau-flagged tanker in Arabian Sea  Mathrubhumi English

A glimpse into the 2025 Pacific Mini Games - voices of athletes in Palau - RNZA glimpse into the 2025 Pacific Mini Games - voices of athletes in Palau  RNZ

Indian Navy Leads Critical Firefighting And Rescue Operations On Palau-Flagged Tanker Mt Yi Cheng 6. - TRIPURA STAR NEWSIndian Navy Leads Critical Firefighting And Rescue Operations On Palau-Flagged Tanker Mt Yi Cheng 6.  TRIPURA STAR NEWS

Navy rescues crew, douses fire on Palau-flagged tanker in north Arabian Sea - Tribune IndiaNavy rescues crew, douses fire on Palau-flagged tanker in north Arabian Sea  Tribune India

You Won’t Believe What Pacific Island Nations Are Cooking Up From Cook Islands To Palau - Travel And Tour WorldYou Won’t Believe What Pacific Island Nations Are Cooking Up From Cook Islands To Palau  Travel And Tour World

Pacific Mini Games 2025: Preview, schedule and how to watch live - Olympics.comPacific Mini Games 2025: Preview, schedule and how to watch live  Olympics.com

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

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

Bulldogs dive deep to explore Palau - University of RedlandsBulldogs dive deep to explore Palau  University of Redlands

Malaysia, Palau, Philippines, and Sri Lanka Now See Surge in Indian Tourism as Relaxed Visa Rules Boost Travel Opportunities - Travel And Tour WorldMalaysia, Palau, Philippines, and Sri Lanka Now See Surge in Indian Tourism as Relaxed Visa Rules Boost Travel Opportunities  Travel And Tour World

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

How Malaysia, Palau, Philippines, And Sri Lanka Are Revolutionizing Indian Travel With Simplified Visa Rules, Resulting In Record-High Tourism Growth - Travel And Tour WorldHow Malaysia, Palau, Philippines, And Sri Lanka Are Revolutionizing Indian Travel With Simplified Visa Rules, Resulting In Record-High Tourism Growth  Travel And Tour World

News - Face of Defense: Palau Native Marine Returns to Island Home - DVIDSNews - Face of Defense: Palau Native Marine Returns to Island Home  DVIDS

Palau Announces 30-Day Visa-Free Entry for Indian Travellers: What You Need to Know - MoneycontrolPalau Announces 30-Day Visa-Free Entry for Indian Travellers: What You Need to Know  Moneycontrol

Palau joins the visa-free club for Indians - Travel Weekly AsiaPalau joins the visa-free club for Indians  Travel Weekly Asia

Palau deports Chinese criminals, reinforces Indo-Pacific security - The Sunday Guardian LivePalau deports Chinese criminals, reinforces Indo-Pacific security  The Sunday Guardian Live

This Lesser-Known Island In The Pacific Ocean Has Started Visa-Free Entry For Indians - Outlook TravellerThis Lesser-Known Island In The Pacific Ocean Has Started Visa-Free Entry For Indians  Outlook Traveller

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

Palau introduces 30-day visa-free entry to Indian travellers - The FederalPalau introduces 30-day visa-free entry to Indian travellers  The Federal

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

Regional rivalries flair in 3x3 basketball at Palau Pacific Mini Games - Australian Broadcasting CorporationRegional rivalries flair in 3x3 basketball at Palau Pacific Mini Games  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Malaysia, Palau, Philippines, And Sri Lanka See Record-Breaking Increases In Indian Traveler Bookings After Revolutionary Visa Relaxations, According To Agoda - Travel And Tour WorldMalaysia, Palau, Philippines, And Sri Lanka See Record-Breaking Increases In Indian Traveler Bookings After Revolutionary Visa Relaxations, According To Agoda  Travel And Tour World

Malaysia, Palau, Philippines, Sri Lanka and more fuel unprecedented growth in Indian tourism with eased visa barriers - Travel And Tour WorldMalaysia, Palau, Philippines, Sri Lanka and more fuel unprecedented growth in Indian tourism with eased visa barriers  Travel And Tour World

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

The Top 5 Best Crypto Exchanges in Palau in 2025 - OneSafeThe Top 5 Best Crypto Exchanges in Palau in 2025  OneSafe

Palau travel - Lonely PlanetPalau travel  Lonely Planet

India Flocks to Visa-Free Destinations, With Searches for Malaysia, the Philippines, and Palau Seeing Notable Spike - Travel And Tour WorldIndia Flocks to Visa-Free Destinations, With Searches for Malaysia, the Philippines, and Palau Seeing Notable Spike  Travel And Tour World

Palau Mini Games: Samoa, Fiji and Northern Marianas break Tahiti's golden streak in the pool - RNZPalau Mini Games: Samoa, Fiji and Northern Marianas break Tahiti's golden streak in the pool  RNZ

Watch Palau Pacific Mini Games 2025 Opening Ceremony Live - Pacific Media NetworkWatch Palau Pacific Mini Games 2025 Opening Ceremony Live  Pacific Media Network

A refreshing baroque concert at the Palau de la Música - Diari ARAA refreshing baroque concert at the Palau de la Música  Diari ARA

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

Palau celebrates unity at Pacific Mini Games - Pacific Media NetworkPalau celebrates unity at Pacific Mini Games  Pacific Media Network

John Tafi Wins 3 Gold Medals for Samoa at Palau - Samoa Global NewsJohn Tafi Wins 3 Gold Medals for Samoa at Palau  Samoa Global News

Tahiti's golden run continues at Palau Mini Games - RNZTahiti's golden run continues at Palau Mini Games  RNZ

Miguel Bosé spends a white night at the Palau Sant Jordi - Diari ARAMiguel Bosé spends a white night at the Palau Sant Jordi  Diari ARA

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

Pacific island nation unveils blockchain-based savings bond ‘Palau Invest’ prototype - Global Government FintechPacific island nation unveils blockchain-based savings bond ‘Palau Invest’ prototype  Global Government Fintech

Pacific Mini Games: From rainy start to fiery, unforgettable celebration in Palau - Pacific Media NetworkPacific Mini Games: From rainy start to fiery, unforgettable celebration in Palau  Pacific Media Network

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

Palau opens Pacific Mini Games in traditional fashion - guampdn.comPalau opens Pacific Mini Games in traditional fashion  guampdn.com

Palau - General DebatePalau  General Debate

Palau President hails NZ lifter David Liti - Pacific Media NetworkPalau President hails NZ lifter David Liti  Pacific Media Network

Palau Joins Philippines, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, China In A Bold Push To Woo Indian Travellers With Game-Changing Visa-Free Travel Access - Travel And Tour WorldPalau Joins Philippines, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, China In A Bold Push To Woo Indian Travellers With Game-Changing Visa-Free Travel Access  Travel And Tour World

Niue not at 2025 Pacific Mini Games due to travel costs to Palau - RNZNiue not at 2025 Pacific Mini Games due to travel costs to Palau  RNZ

Palau health ministry on the mend after Qilin ransomware attack - The Record from Recorded Future NewsPalau health ministry on the mend after Qilin ransomware attack  The Record from Recorded Future News

Palau Games are on - The National | Your Number One Daily!Palau Games are on  The National | Your Number One Daily!

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

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

Chinese FM responds to Palau’s accusation of China flouting its maritime border - Global TimesChinese FM responds to Palau’s accusation of China flouting its maritime border  Global Times

Fresh Off The Field live from Palau - Australian Broadcasting CorporationFresh Off The Field live from Palau  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Pacific Mini Games: Elavo family lead PNG's men's basketball team in Palau - Australian Broadcasting CorporationPacific Mini Games: Elavo family lead PNG's men's basketball team in Palau  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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

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

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

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

Palau president delivers barb at Peter Dutton over ‘water lapping your door’ hot mic joke - The GuardianPalau president delivers barb at Peter Dutton over ‘water lapping your door’ hot mic joke  The Guardian

Koa Moana 25 U.S. Marines and Sailors Lifesaving Kits Empowering Palau in Time for Pacific Mini Games - navy.milKoa Moana 25 U.S. Marines and Sailors Lifesaving Kits Empowering Palau in Time for Pacific Mini Games  navy.mil

Palestine - Culture is resistance - Palau de la Música CatalanaPalestine - Culture is resistance  Palau de la Música Catalana

Pacific Mini Games in Palau, 2025 - FijivillagePacific Mini Games in Palau, 2025  Fijivillage

Malaysia’s New Easy Visa-Free Entry Drives Surge in Indian Travelers Exploring Palau and Southeast Asia’s Hidden Gems - Travel And Tour WorldMalaysia’s New Easy Visa-Free Entry Drives Surge in Indian Travelers Exploring Palau and Southeast Asia’s Hidden Gems  Travel And Tour World

Palau’s pro-US president wins second term, defeating brother-in-law - The GuardianPalau’s pro-US president wins second term, defeating brother-in-law  The Guardian

Hop blong Vanuatu medal long Palau mini games - Australian Broadcasting CorporationHop blong Vanuatu medal long Palau mini games  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Handball league champions celebrate at the Palau - FC Barcelona WebsiteHandball league champions celebrate at the Palau  FC Barcelona Website

Palau country profile - BBCPalau country profile  BBC

Annual Programme Review in Palau Sets Path for Future Collaboration - United Nations Development ProgrammeAnnual Programme Review in Palau Sets Path for Future Collaboration  United Nations Development Programme

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

Pacific Leaders deliver emphatic ‘call to action’ at UNOC3 - Islands BusinessPacific Leaders deliver emphatic ‘call to action’ at UNOC3  Islands Business

Guam’s Chloe Santos tops ‘unbeatable senior’ for weightlifting gold at Palau Mini Games - The Guam Daily PostGuam’s Chloe Santos tops ‘unbeatable senior’ for weightlifting gold at Palau Mini Games  The Guam Daily Post

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

Presentation of the new season 2025-26 - Palau de la Música CatalanaPresentation of the new season 2025-26  Palau de la Música Catalana

NMI loses to Palau in women’s volleyball debut - Marianas VarietyNMI loses to Palau in women’s volleyball debut  Marianas Variety

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 media guide - BBCPalau media guide  BBC

Indo-Pacific Senior Military Official, Republic of Palau strengthen partnership, security, - pacom.milIndo-Pacific Senior Military Official, Republic of Palau strengthen partnership, security,  pacom.mil

The 2025 Pacific Mini Games officially kick off in Palau! - Australian Broadcasting CorporationThe 2025 Pacific Mini Games officially kick off in Palau!  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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

Palau’s president secures 2nd term amid attempt to navigate US-China competition - VOA - Voice of America English NewsPalau’s president secures 2nd term amid attempt to navigate US-China competition  VOA - Voice of America English News

40th Barcelona International Poetry Festival - Palau de la Música Catalana40th Barcelona International Poetry Festival  Palau de la Música Catalana

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

What to Know About Palau’s Election: Taiwan, China and Other Key Issues - usip.orgWhat to Know About Palau’s Election: Taiwan, China and Other Key Issues  usip.org

Palau event in Albania - oregonfaithreport.comPalau event in Albania  oregonfaithreport.com

The ocean ‘belongs to all of us’: Interview with Palau President Whipps - MongabayThe ocean ‘belongs to all of us’: Interview with Palau President Whipps  Mongabay

Harsh Kumar Jain concurrently accredited as India's ambassador to Palau - ANI NewsHarsh Kumar Jain concurrently accredited as India's ambassador to Palau  ANI News

Open Box at the Palau Blaugrana - FC Barcelona WebsiteOpen Box at the Palau Blaugrana  FC Barcelona Website

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

Palau, US security ally in Pacific, holds election - ReutersPalau, US security ally in Pacific, holds election  Reuters

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)

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 president wins second term, will seek to diversify tiny Taiwan ally's economy - ReutersPalau president wins second term, will seek to diversify tiny Taiwan ally's economy  Reuters

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

Rain, records and rivalries: Highlights from the Mini Games - Pacific Media NetworkRain, records and rivalries: Highlights from the Mini Games  Pacific Media Network

Magic of the Handball Champions League back at the Palau - FC Barcelona WebsiteMagic of the Handball Champions League back at the Palau  FC Barcelona Website

Who’s afraid of China? Palau inauguration calls bluff of ‘friends to all, enemies to none’ - Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesWho’s afraid of China? Palau inauguration calls bluff of ‘friends to all, enemies to none’  Foundation for Defense of Democracies