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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Faith carved deep in the island country of Palau - Church NewsFaith carved deep in the island country of Palau  Church News

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

News - Koa Moana 25 Strengthens Unity with Support to Palau's Pacific Mini Games - DVIDSNews - Koa Moana 25 Strengthens Unity with Support to Palau's Pacific Mini Games  DVIDS

Iceland Slotted With Palau, South Korea, Greece, New Zealand, Ireland, Australia And More In Canada’s Widening Travel Risk Communication - Travel And Tour WorldIceland Slotted With Palau, South Korea, Greece, New Zealand, Ireland, Australia And More In Canada’s Widening Travel Risk Communication  Travel And Tour World

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

Palau travel - Lonely PlanetPalau travel  Lonely Planet

Palau - Conservation InternationalPalau  Conservation International

Palau Blaugrana takes centre stage - FC BarcelonaPalau Blaugrana takes centre stage  FC Barcelona

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

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

MoS Margherita to visit Philippines, Palau, Micronesia from Jan 14-21 | External Affairs Defence Security News - Business StandardMoS Margherita to visit Philippines, Palau, Micronesia from Jan 14-21 | External Affairs Defence Security News  Business Standard

Images - US Coast Guard Cutter Stratton concludes transit from Palau to Guam with Quad partners - DVIDSImages - US Coast Guard Cutter Stratton concludes transit from Palau to Guam with Quad partners  DVIDS

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

Palau - General DebatePalau  General Debate

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

Indian Navy leads critical firefighting and rescue operations on Palau-flagged Tanker MT Yi Cheng 6 - ANI NewsIndian Navy leads critical firefighting and rescue operations on Palau-flagged Tanker MT Yi Cheng 6  ANI News

FC Barcelona present at the Patronage Council of the Palau de la Música Catalana - FC BarcelonaFC Barcelona present at the Patronage Council of the Palau de la Música Catalana  FC Barcelona

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Palau country profile - BBCPalau country profile  BBC

Handball league champions celebrate at the Palau - FC BarcelonaHandball league champions celebrate at the Palau  FC Barcelona

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

Tahiti tops medal tally as 2025 Pacific Mini Games concludes in Palau - RNZTahiti tops medal tally as 2025 Pacific Mini Games concludes in Palau  RNZ

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

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

New Zealand Olympic Team - New Zealand Olympic TeamNew Zealand Olympic Team  New Zealand Olympic Team

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

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

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

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

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

China’s gray-zone hybrid threats against Taiwan’s Pacific allies - Asia TimesChina’s gray-zone hybrid threats against Taiwan’s Pacific allies  Asia Times

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

National Anticipatory Action Framework for Palau: Scope Analysis Report and Next Steps - ReliefWebNational Anticipatory Action Framework for Palau: Scope Analysis Report and Next Steps  ReliefWeb

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

Corporal strengthens Team Palau - defence.gov.auCorporal strengthens Team Palau  defence.gov.au

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Barça 86-71 Monaco: Second European win at the Palau - FC BarcelonaBarça 86-71 Monaco: Second European win at the Palau  FC Barcelona

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

5K Run in Palau Rallies Support for Taiwan's Participation in the WHA - ROC Taiwan.org5K Run in Palau Rallies Support for Taiwan's Participation in the WHA  ROC Taiwan.org

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

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

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)

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

Palau gears up for election amid Chinese threats, US military buildup - VOA - Voice of America English NewsPalau gears up for election amid Chinese threats, US military buildup  VOA - Voice of America English News

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

Palau media guide - BBCPalau media guide  BBC

Taiwan condemns China for undermining Palau ties with crime activities - Focus TaiwanTaiwan condemns China for undermining Palau ties with crime activities  Focus Taiwan

Open Box at the Palau Blaugrana - FC BarcelonaOpen Box at the Palau Blaugrana  FC Barcelona

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

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

IN FOCUS: US and China battle over a Pacific island paradise - Taipei TimesIN FOCUS: US and China battle over a Pacific island paradise  Taipei Times

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

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

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

Palau president on Pacific Mini Games: 'It is all about...lifting each other up' - RNZPalau president on Pacific Mini Games: 'It is all about...lifting each other up'  RNZ

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

The other November 5 election: China and the US look on as Palau votes - The GuardianThe other November 5 election: China and the US look on as Palau votes  The Guardian

Palau is under attack from PRC - Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesPalau is under attack from PRC  Foundation for Defense of Democracies

Tribute to Pink Floyd - Palau de la Música CatalanaTribute to Pink Floyd  Palau de la Música Catalana

Palau team hosts sports envoys, connects nation with shared love of baseball - State Magazine (.gov)Palau team hosts sports envoys, connects nation with shared love of baseball  State Magazine (.gov)

Qantas to operate Palau Paradise Express - Australian Minister for Foreign AffairsQantas to operate Palau Paradise Express  Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs

Palau divided over government proposal to ease restrictions on fishing - VOA - Voice of America English NewsPalau divided over government proposal to ease restrictions on fishing  VOA - Voice of America English News

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

Digital 2025: Palau - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: Palau  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

Community Co-op in Palau’s Northern Reefs Save Fish - The Nature ConservancyCommunity Co-op in Palau’s Northern Reefs Save Fish  The Nature Conservancy

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

Gallery Exhibition: Storyboards of Palau: Artistry, Influence, Impact - East-West CenterGallery Exhibition: Storyboards of Palau: Artistry, Influence, Impact  East-West Center

Courtesy Call on H.E. Mr. Surangel S. WHIPPS, Jr., President of the Republic of Palau by Foreign Minister Iwaya - mofa.go.jpCourtesy Call on H.E. Mr. Surangel S. WHIPPS, Jr., President of the Republic of Palau by Foreign Minister Iwaya  mofa.go.jp

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

Marta Palau: My Paths are Earthly - e-fluxMarta Palau: My Paths are Earthly  e-flux

The Pacific diving paradise of Palau wants travelers to explore its cultural depths, too - AP NewsThe Pacific diving paradise of Palau wants travelers to explore its cultural depths, too  AP News

New Zealand Olympic Team - New Zealand Olympic TeamNew Zealand Olympic Team  New Zealand Olympic Team

Why China wants to control the Pacific Island of Palau - Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesWhy China wants to control the Pacific Island of Palau  Foundation for Defense of Democracies

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

DoD team meets with Palau leaders; provides updates on design of Malakal Wharf improvement project - DVIDSDoD team meets with Palau leaders; provides updates on design of Malakal Wharf improvement project  DVIDS

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

Palau: Newspaper sued for tax leak report - International Federation of Journalists - IFJPalau: Newspaper sued for tax leak report  International Federation of Journalists - IFJ